Tender timeline planner
Buyers and bidders both need a realistic schedule. Set your target contract start date and see every milestone back to publication, with Procurement Act 2023 minimum periods flagged.
Plan back from your start date
Your indicative timeline
Publish tender notice (Find a Tender)
Sat, 8 Aug 2026
Day 0 — opportunity goes live
Clarification questions deadline
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Usually ~7 days before close
Tender submission deadline
Mon, 7 Sept 2026
30-day tender period
Evaluation complete / award decision
Mon, 28 Sept 2026
21-day evaluation
Standstill period ends
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
8 working days (mandatory)
Contract start
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
14-day mobilisation
Indicative only — actual minimum periods depend on the procedure, prior notices and whether you accept electronic submission. Always confirm against the current Procurement Act guidance.
Never miss a tender deadline
FastTender tracks every deadline across your pipeline and CRM in one calendar. Start free.
Start your free trial