Kilpailutettavan

Kilpailutettavan is a Finnish term that translates to "to be tendered" or "subject to tender" in English. It refers to a process where goods, services, or works are offered for competitive bidding. In public procurement, this is a crucial step to ensure fairness, transparency, and value for money. A contracting authority, such as a government agency or municipality, defines its needs and invites potential suppliers to submit proposals outlining how they would meet these requirements and at what price.

The tendering process typically involves several stages. First, the contracting authority prepares tender documents that detail the scope of work, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms. These documents are then published, making them accessible to interested parties. Suppliers who wish to participate must review the documents carefully and prepare their bids accordingly. Bids are usually submitted by a specific deadline.

Once the deadline passes, the contracting authority opens and evaluates the submitted bids. The evaluation is based on pre-defined criteria, which can include price, quality, technical merit, experience, and delivery time. The bid that best meets the specified criteria is selected, and the contract is awarded to that supplier. This competitive tendering process aims to encourage a range of suppliers to compete, ultimately leading to the best possible outcome for the contracting authority and the public. The term "kilpailutettavan" signifies that an item or service is currently in this state of being offered for competitive bidding.