Support for eligible international tender commitments.

A bid bond may support the beneficiary where an applicant participates in an approved international tender and is required to demonstrate commitment to its bid.

Purpose of a bid bond

A bid bond is generally linked to the tender stage of a transaction. It may provide contractual security where a bidder is expected to maintain its offer, execute the resulting contract or provide subsequent security if selected.

Common application requirements

  • Tender invitation or procurement document.
  • Applicant and beneficiary details.
  • Bid amount and required bond amount.
  • Validity period and submission deadline.
  • Requested wording and contractual context.
  • Corporate, financial and KYC documentation.

International scope

Applications are considered for eligible cross-border tenders and remain subject to jurisdiction, sanctions, underwriting and documentary review.