Tender package: a detailed set of commercial documents and details of requirements that are to be priced and tendered on. The instructions given must be strictly adhered to.

Request for quote: a less formal process than a tender package. Email responses may be allowed if stipulated. The instructions given must be strictly adhered to.

Closing time: the time that all tender packages will be removed from the tender box and evaluated. Tender responses must be in the tender box prior to the closing time to be considered. Late tenders will not be accepted.

General services agreement: an agreement between a contractor and GPC for work on GPC premises.

Standing offer: an arrangement where terms and conditions are agreed prior to any work being initiated or awarded.

Budget prices: from time to time market information is required in the form of pricing to allow budgets to be set. Requests for prices should in no way be seen as an indication or an expectation that an order or contract will follow.