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Tender Bid / No-Bid Score
Score a tender opportunity across weighted bid factors for a BID / REVIEW / NO-BID decision
The Ensign ToolboxTender Bid / No-Bid ScoreScore a tender opportunity across weighted bid factors for a BID / REVIEW / NO-BID decision
Bid factors (1 = unfavourable, 5 = most favourable to bidding)
Client relationship
Payment history, reputation & financial standing. 5 = strong, reliable client.
%
Margin / profitability
Expected margin vs the firm target. 5 = healthy margin.
%
Capacity / resource
Spare capacity vs current workload (labour, plant, bonding, cash flow). 5 = ample.
%
Project & contract risk
Scope clarity, site conditions, programme, onerous terms. 5 = LOW risk.
%
Strategic fit
Sector, geography, key client, future benefit. 5 = strong strategic fit.
%
Competitive position
Likelihood of winning (few bidders, incumbency). 5 = strong win chance.
%
Decision thresholds (aspiration level)
%
Score % at/above which to BID (Ahmad 1990 aspiration level)
pp
Width of the REVIEW band below the threshold; below this = no-bid
%
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Weight check
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Factor breakdown
Bid ≥ 0% · Review ≥ 0%| Factor | Score | Weight | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client relationship | 3 / 5 | 0 % | 0.00 |
| Margin / profitability | 3 / 5 | 0 % | 0.00 |
| Capacity / resource | 3 / 5 | 0 % | 0.00 |
| Project & contract risk | 3 / 5 | 0 % | 0.00 |
| Strategic fit | 3 / 5 | 0 % | 0.00 |
| Competitive position | 3 / 5 | 0 % | 0.00 |
Additive weighted worth-evaluation (Σ w·s / Σ w), banded against the aspiration level on the raw percentage (Ahmad 1990; SAWS). The factor set, weights and 70 % / 10 pp thresholds are company-specific — adjust them to your tendering policy. A decision-support aid only; the bid committee owns the call.