A practical guide to increasing your company’s eligibility, credibility, and chances of success.
Applying for international public tenders can be a decisive step for companies seeking to expand beyond borders. These tenders give access to high-value contracts, strengthen reputation with clients and institutional partners, and open doors to new markets. But to succeed, it is not enough to present a good technical proposal — it is essential to meet all formal requirements and convey credibility.
Why apply for international tenders?
- Access to larger contracts with greater visibility.
- Expansion into new geographic and sectoral markets.
- Strengthening international reputation and brand awareness.
What is usually required
Participation in international public tenders involves strict requirements, which vary depending on the sector and contracting authority. The most common include:
- Eligibility criteria: technical capacity, proven experience, financial requirements.
- Mandatory documentation: forms, declarations, team CVs, project portfolio, ISO certifications.
Tight schedules: submission deadlines, Q&A sessions, electronic deliveries with no margin for error.
How Consenso Global supports your application
We help companies improve their chances of success in international tenders, providing comprehensive support at every stage:
- Screening & opportunity alerts → monitoring tenders and selecting the most relevant.
- Eligibility checklist → initial analysis to identify gaps and create an action plan.
- Drafting and optimisation of technical documents and descriptive reports.
- Certified translations (ISO 17100 & ISO 18587) and terminology management for linguistic consistency.
- Q&A management → preparation and responses in multiple languages.
- Compliance matrix → matching requirements with evidence.
- Formatting and submission → ensuring compliance with deadlines and electronic platforms.
- Post-submission → follow-up on additional requests or appeals.
ISO strengthens your application
Many tenders award extra points to certified companies. In some cases, certification is even a mandatory prerequisite, and the absence of valid certificates can lead to immediate exclusion.
If your company is not yet certified, Consenso Global can support you in obtaining and maintaining ISO certifications, through simple and effective processes that do not overload your operational structure.
Expected results
- Stronger applications aligned with requirements.
- Lower risk of exclusion for formal non-compliance.
- Greater credibility and recognition with international clients and partners.
- Higher final scores, increasing chances of contract award.
