1. Cover letter: A formal letter inviting contractors to tender. It will advise when and where their completed tender should be returned.
2. Invitation to tender: This provides guidance on how the tender documents are to be completed.
3. Form of tender: A covering document prepared by the client and signed by the tendering contractor to indicate that they understand the tender, accept the various terms and conditions of the contract, and other requirements of participating in the tender exercise.
4. Terms and conditions of contract : This document sets out the legal framework and the obligations of both parties signed up to the contract. Tendering contractors must read this document in conjunction with the other tender documents.