This article applies to you as a public buyer, and explains what the choice of procedure means for the rest of the procurement.
Where you choose
On the Procedure step you set the Procedure type. The choice decides which steps the wizard shows you next, and how the competition runs.
The three you can choose
Open tender has one stage. Any interested supplier can submit a bid directly before the deadline. This is the simplest to run.
Restricted tender has two stages. Suppliers first request to take part, you assess the requests and invite those who continue, and only then are bids submitted.
Competitive procedure with negotiation has two stages and additionally lets you negotiate with suppliers before final bids.
ℹ️ Note: If you chose a two-stage procedure, the procurement gets its own prequalification step after announcement. In an open competition that step does not exist.
Deadlines and milestones
Under Process flow and milestone plan you set the dates for running the procurement. The bid validity period is how long suppliers are bound by their bid.
Language
Under the languages setting you choose which languages you accept. Adding English opens the competition to suppliers who do not write Norwegian.
Next
See Qualification requirements and ESPD for the next step.