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Top 5 Mistakes Contractors Make When Bidding on LGED Tenders
LGED (Local Government Engineering Department) tenders are highly competitive. Many contractors fail not because of high prices, but due to avoidable mistakes during the e-GP submission process.
1. Failing to Update e-GP Profile Experience
LGED evaluates past work experience rigorously. Many contractors forget to update their completed projects in the e-GP system or fail to attach completion certificates.
Ensure your profile's past performance records perfectly match the specific eligibility requirements of the tender before submitting your bid.
2. Miscalculating Tender Capacity
Tender capacity is a formula-based evaluation. Bidding for a project that exceeds your available tender capacity will result in automatic disqualification.
Calculate your ongoing works and financial capacity accurately, and only bid on tenders where you meet the threshold comfortably.
3. Ignoring Minor BOQ Items and Taxes
Contractors sometimes focus only on major items in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and underprice or ignore minor items, taxes, and VAT.
LGED evaluates the total comprehensive cost. Failing to account for current VAT rates or material transport costs can lead to a bid that is either non-responsive or unprofitable.