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bids&tenders

by bids&tenders · Since 1999
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Quick facts
Vendorbids&tenders
Year launched1999
StatusActive
Location7405 Rte Transcanadienne Suite 100 Montreal, QC, Canada H4T 1Z2
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesNO
Last reviewed: May 2026

About bids&tenders

Bids&tenders is a digital eProcurement platform from MDA designed for both USA and Canadian organizations. It combines Plans, Get Started, and Digital Procurement Essentials so procurement professionals can efficiently manage purchasing and vendor relationships.

bids&tenders is a digital eProcurement platform designed for public sector organizations in the USA and Canada. It centralizes procurement activities, allowing users to create and manage bid opportunities, receive online submissions, and conduct evaluations through a branded self-service portal. The platform includes features for contract management, reporting, and automated bid analysis, aiming to reduce manual administrative work and procurement risk. It offers various add-on modules for enhanced functionality, such as contract building with DocuSign, supplier performance tracking, and award approvals. The platform is built for procurement professionals and is used across industries including government, education, healthcare, and utilities.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Streamlines the procurement process, saving time and effort
  • Improves transparency and accountability in procurement decisions
  • Reduces the risk of errors and oversights in the bidding process
  • Provides a centralized platform for managing all procurement activities
  • Increases competition among suppliers, leading to better value for money
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for new users
  • Limited customization options for bidding documents
  • Lack of integration with other procurement software systems
  • Reports and analytics are not always accurate or up to date
  • Customer support can be slow to respond to issues

Features

Key features

Bid Management

Create and post bids to a branded self-service portal or send invitations to prequalified suppliers.

Online Submissions

Receive submissions securely in a central platform with a compliance checker to ensure only compliant bids are accepted.

Evaluation Tools

Set up evaluation templates and provide access to online evaluations for reviewers with automatic bid analysis.

Contract Management

Manage contracts, expiry notifications, purchase orders, change orders, and insurance certificates online.

Reporting and Analytics

Track spend, team resource loading, and upcoming project tasks to optimize procurement processes.

Additional features

Project Configuration

Configure projects from a template or customize your own.

Vendor Management

Manage registered suppliers and vendor meetings.

Notification Alerts

Manage team members and automated notifications.

Award Approvals

Add-on module for managing award approvals.

Contract Builder

Add-on module for generating contracts with DocuSign integration.

Supplier Performance

Add-on module for tracking supplier performance.

Open Data

Add-on module for publishing open procurement data.

Single Sign-On

Add-on module for secure authentication.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
2
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

🇨🇦CAD🇺🇸USD

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