Across several monitored tenders, IPW observed technical specifications being amended shortly before the bid deadline in ways that effectively narrowed the pool of eligible providers. Late, specific changes can be legitimate, but they can also be used to steer a contract toward a predetermined vendor. IPW advises watchers to compare the original and amended specifications and to note how much time bidders were given to respond.
← Back to Newsnews
Field Notes: Last-Minute Specification Changes
More News
All News20 June 2026
Reflection: A Year of Procurement Oversight
IPW looks back on a year of monitoring, training, and explainers — and where the public's attention helped most.
18 May 2026Why Single-Bidder Tenders Deserve Attention
One qualified bidder is not automatically wrong — but competition is the mechanism that protects value.
12 April 2026Field Notes: Price Observations in the E-Catalogue
IPW compares catalogue prices for identical items and finds differences worth a closer look.