Understand the tender process and contract

The investigator should then obtain from the RA the relevant tender and contract documentation, including the tender invitation, tender requirements, tender timetable, bid submissions from all competitors, bid evaluation, contract award notification, contract conditions, drawings, specification, programme, and procurement audit report (if any). 

Establish from the documentation the following information:

• tender procedure and timetable
• procedure for evaluating the tenders
• procedure for awarding the contract
• the respective bid prices from all competitors
• the evaluation of the bids
• contract award.

The investigator can then look in detail at the specific allegations, supported as necessary by the technical and commercial experts.