Roadmap phases and go-live. – Support English

Procedure:

1. Create at Least One Phase

Start with an empty roadmap.
Define at least one phase.
Click on "Add New Phase."
Specify the phase type, which comes with different permissions.

2. Setting the Phase

Choose the phase type according to your requirements.
Note that a simple tender can consist of a single phase.
When adding a new phase, you need to define the phase type.

3. Create a Submission Phase

If you intend to use only one phase for the tender, make sure it's a submission phase.
In a submission phase, suppliers can upload their bids.
Ensure you also have an evaluation phase to perform assessment if needed.

4. Set Up an Invitation Phase

Start with the invitation phase where you can assign a title and description.
Both the title and description are visible to suppliers.
Set start and end dates for the invitation phase.

5. Automatic Start of a Phase

If you set a start date for the first phase, it will automatically begin at the designated time.
The tender will start automatically with the first phase.
Choose start and end dates for the phase and save the settings.

6. Manual Start of a Tender

If you want to manually start the tender, remove the start date for the first phase.
A "Go Live Now" button will appear, which you can use later to start the tender manually.

7. Adding Additional Phases

You can add more phases to the roadmap by clicking on "Add New Phase."
Ensure that the phases are arranged in the correct order.
Phases can be edited or deleted as needed.

8. Note the Submission Phase

It's important to always have a submission phase in the roadmap.
In the submission phase, suppliers can upload or submit their bids.
After the submission phase expires, the ability to upload bids will be blocked for suppliers.

Please note that this guide demonstrates how to create a roadmap for a tender and define phases to determine the timeline.

	1. Create at Least One Phase	Start with an empty roadmap. Define at least one phase. Click on "Add New Phase." Specify the phase type, which comes with different permissions.
	2. Setting the Phase	Choose the phase type according to your requirements. Note that a simple tender can consist of a single phase. When adding a new phase, you need to define the phase type.
	3. Create a Submission Phase	If you intend to use only one phase for the tender, make sure it's a submission phase. In a submission phase, suppliers can upload their bids. Ensure you also have an evaluation phase to perform assessment if needed.
	4. Set Up an Invitation Phase	Start with the invitation phase where you can assign a title and description. Both the title and description are visible to suppliers. Set start and end dates for the invitation phase.
	5. Automatic Start of a Phase	If you set a start date for the first phase, it will automatically begin at the designated time. The tender will start automatically with the first phase. Choose start and end dates for the phase and save the settings.
	6. Manual Start of a Tender	If you want to manually start the tender, remove the start date for the first phase. A "Go Live Now" button will appear, which you can use later to start the tender manually.
	7. Adding Additional Phases	You can add more phases to the roadmap by clicking on "Add New Phase." Ensure that the phases are arranged in the correct order. Phases can be edited or deleted as needed.
	8. Note the Submission Phase	It's important to always have a submission phase in the roadmap. In the submission phase, suppliers can upload or submit their bids. After the submission phase expires, the ability to upload bids will be blocked for suppliers.