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Computer hardware and software are usually supplied separately. However, the process of evaluation and acquisition should be related to each other as the functioning of...

      

Computer hardware and software are usually supplied separately. However, the process
of evaluation and acquisition should be related to each other as the functioning of each
depends on the other. Usually, companies develop an invitation to tender (ITT) which
provides guidelines for the tendering process.
Required:
Outline the contents of an ITT.

  

Answers


gregory
Structure and contents of an Invitation to Tender (ITT)
An invitation to tender sets out the specifications for the required system explaining
how it is to be used and setting out a time scale for its implementation. It will set out the
performance requirements for the new system. Typical contents include:
- Background information
- Volume of data to be processed
- Complexity of processing
- Number of offices to be connected
- Speed of processing required
- Inputs and outputs desired.
- File processing needed
- Estimated life of the system
- Upgrades anticipated
- Contacts with the company
- Form of submissions
- Closing dates
- Address for submission

Various sources of information on suppliers
- Retailers
- Computer manufacturers
- Industry trade journals
- Systems consultants
- Companies that perform software testing/evaluation
- Users of the package
gregorymasila answered the question on December 18, 2017 at 14:01


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