Decision Process

Go/No-Go for Tenders

Not every tender is the right one. How a structured decision process helps focus resources on the most promising projects.

Why Go/No-Go Decisions Matter

Participating in a tender ties up significant resources – from analysis through calculation to proposal creation. A systematic go/no-go process ensures these resources are deployed where success prospects are highest.

Deploy Resources Strategically

Teams can focus on tenders where the probability of success is highest.

Avoid Loss-Making Projects

Early identification of unprofitable or risky projects prevents later problems.

Improve Win Rate

Focused resource deployment increases the quality of submitted proposals.

Common Misjudgments

Without a systematic process, go/no-go decisions are often made on gut feeling. This leads to typical errors that can be avoided.

Over-Optimism

Opportunities are overestimated while risks and actual effort are underestimated.

Sunk Cost Thinking

Because time has already been invested, proposal creation continues despite low chances of success.

Information Gaps

Decisions are made even though essential information is missing or hasn't been considered.

Decision Framework: Four Dimensions

A proven go/no-go decision framework considers four central dimensions. Each dimension is evaluated and flows into the overall decision with appropriate weighting.

Capacity

Are the required personnel and technical resources available – for both proposal creation and project delivery?

Competence

Does the company have the necessary experience and references to meet the requirements?

Risk

What technical, commercial, and contractual risks exist, and are they manageable?

Strategic Fit

Does the project align with company strategy and support long-term business goals?

Structure Over Gut Feeling

A structured go/no-go process doesn't replace team experience but complements it. It ensures all relevant factors are considered and the decision is based on a solid, documented foundation.

Standardized Checklists

Predefined checkpoints ensure no essential aspects are overlooked.

Documented Decisions

Every decision is recorded with rationale to learn from for future projects.

Make Better Go/No-Go Decisions

BlackSwanAI provides structured decision foundations for your tender evaluation.

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