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What Is a Request for Tender (RFT)?
A document a buyer issues to invite formal, priced tenders against a defined specification, aiming to award a contract.
How is an RFT different from an RFI?
An RFI gathers information. An RFT invites formal, priced tenders that can lead directly to a contract.
What does an RFT contain?
The specification, instructions for bidders, award criteria, contract terms and the response forms.
Is an RFT the same as an ITT?
In practice, yes. Both terms describe the document pack inviting suppliers to submit formal tenders.
