RFI, RFP, RFQ & tender documents · Core
Clarification question
Also called: bidder clarification, tender clarification
ELI5
A formal question seeking explanation of the solicitation or a submission.
Used in conversation
“Which version of clarification question should the board treat as current?”
Pitch context
You will see “Clarification question” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches rfi, rfp, rfq & tender documents.
Why it matters: In rfi, rfp, rfq & tender documents, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Connected terms
- Clarification responseThe search label “tender clarification” can route to both entries.
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Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Write your business planSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Y Combinator — YC Startup Library — fundraising and pitching resourcesSupporting source family · practitioner · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Small Business Capital Formation GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16