The concept of "deviation" in the bidding documents refers to whether or not the products or services provided by the bidder are in full compliance with the bidding documents in terms of parameters, technical specifications and so on. Deviation is mainly divided into three types: positive deviation, negative deviation and no deviation. Positive deviation refers to the bidder to provide specifications or performance exceeding the tender requirements, such as computer hard disk capacity greater than 1TB; negative deviation is the opposite, such as the capacity of less than 500MB, which usually means that the bidder is unable to meet the technical conditions, and may be faced with the consequences of the abolition of the bid.
In the bidding process, the commercial terms deviation table is a key review, especially in the "tender information form" and "contract terms information form". Bidding information sheet concerns include the offer method, cost requirements, performance standards and spare parts years, etc., which are the factors that will be considered when evaluating the bids. The "contract terms and conditions information sheet" covers the performance bond, destination, after-sales service, spare parts supply, warranty period, maintenance response time and other important terms, which may also include the payment terms, some of the conditions will be clearly stated in the technical requirements.
Overall, understanding and dealing with deviations is crucial for bidders, as it directly affects bid compliance and the likelihood of winning the bid. When preparing the bidding documents, it is important to carefully cross-reference the bidding documents to ensure that all elements are compliant in order to increase the chances of winning the bid.