Delete, restore and permanently delete tenders

Incorrect or duplicate tenders can be deleted. When a tender is deleted it is moved to the Recycle Bin. When a tender is in the Recycle Bin, it cannot be accessed by any user including the tender administrators.

Tenders can be restored from the recycle bin or permanently deleted by a user with the Tender Delete and Permanently Restore permission.

Warning A tender that contains correct information should NEVER be deleted as this will affect auditing and reporting. Completed tenders should be closed.

Delete tenders

The following users can delete a tender:

• Tender Administrators

• any tender team member with the Tender - Write Access permission

You cannot delete a tender that has been closed. You must reopen the tender you wish to delete.

You cannot delete a tender if a contract has been awarded and the Award schedule item has been completed. You must permanently delete the contract before the associated tender can be removed.

If there are outstanding tender tasks or alerts associated with the tender they are also deleted. If the tender is restored, all associated tasks and alerts are also restored.

Warning Do not delete tenders unless you are sure that the information will not be required in the future.

To delete a tender:

1. Navigate to the home page of the tender.

2. Click and select Delete Tender from the menu.

   A confirmation message is displayed.

3. Click Delete.

   A confirmation message is displayed at the top of the screen.

Restore tenders

Only users with the Delete and Permanently Restore user permission can restore a tender from the Recycle Bin.

To restore a tender:

4. Open the navigation bar. If necessary, click the Manage tab.

5. From the Admin menu, select Recycle Bin.

   The Recycle Bin page is displayed.

6. Select Tenders & Contracts from the Select a Recycle Bin drop-down list.

   The Deleted Tenders & Contracts page is displayed.

7. Click the icon for the tender you want to restore.

   A confirmation message is displayed.

Permanently delete tenders

Warning Permanently deleted tenders cannot be restored.

To delete a tender permanently:

8. Open the navigation bar. If necessary, click the Manage tab.

9. From the Admin menu, select Recycle Bin.

   The Recycle Bin page is displayed.

10. Select Tenders & Contracts from the Select a Recycle Bin drop-down list.

    The Deleted Tenders & Contracts page is displayed.

11. Click the icon for the tender you want to delete.

    A warning message is displayed.

12. Click OK.

    A confirmation message is displayed.