# Cross-border bid-readiness brief
Editable, unbranded template. Version 1.0 — 13 September 2026.

- Bidder legal entity, establishment country and proposed partners:
- Buyer, procurement, lot and official documents:
- Destination country and governing regime:
- Reviewer / date / next decision:

| Check | Source and clause | Evidence available | Gap / owner / deadline | Pass / fail / unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation and country-of-origin conditions | | | | |
| Exclusion and selection evidence | | | | |
| Language, translations and signatures | | | | |
| Electronic platform registration and submission | | | | |
| Local delivery, travel and staffing | | | | |
| Data access, hosting, security and subcontractors | | | | |
| Pricing, currency, tax, liability and payment | | | | |
| Partner reliance and allocation of responsibility | | | | |

Decision: proceed to detailed qualification / investigate / decline.
Budget authorised before gaps are resolved:
Approver and reason:
Do not assume an EU-wide eligibility rule covers every bidder, service or procedure. Seek qualified local advice for material legal uncertainty.