> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.fairmarkit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.fairmarkit.com/product-guides/compare-bids.md). # Compare Bids The Bid Comparison experience is where you can view, analyze, and evaluate all supplier responses in a centralized, side-by-side view. This powerful tool allows you to compare bids across different modules, including Line Items, Worksheets, and Questionnaires, giving you a holistic view of each supplier's offering. ### Accessing the Bid Comparison View Once an event has been open and you have received any number of responses from your suppliers, you can access the bid comparison view by navigating to the **Compare** **Bids** tab within the event. \[SCREENSHOT: Bids tab in the event navigation] ### Side-by-Side Comparison The core of the bid comparison experience is the side-by-side view, which allows you to compare supplier responses for each field in your event. This makes it easy to see how suppliers stack up against each other on price, technical specifications, and other criteria. \[SCREENSHOT: Side-by-side comparison view showing multiple supplier responses] #### Key Features: * **Compare Across Modules**: You can seamlessly switch between comparing responses for Line Items, Worksheets, and Questionnaires, all within the same interface. * **Hide and Show Fields**: To help you focus on the information that matters most, you can hide and show individual fields or entire sections of the comparison view. \[SCREENSHOT: Hide/show fields functionality in the comparison view] ### Filtering and Sorting To help you further refine your analysis, the bid comparison view includes robust filtering and sorting capabilities. You can sort suppliers by their responses to specific fields, such as price or lead time, and filter the view to only show suppliers that meet certain criteria.**Note:** Detailed filtering and sorting capabilities are continuously being enhanced. Check the latest release notes for the most up-to-date information. ### Scoring and Evaluation While the full scoring and evaluation module is **coming soon**, the bid comparison view provides the foundation for your evaluation process. You can use the side-by-side comparison to manually score suppliers based on your own criteria, and the upcoming scoring module will allow you to formalize this process within the platform. ### Exporting Comparison Data The ability to export the bid comparison data to a spreadsheet is **coming soon**. This will allow you to conduct further analysis offline and share the results with stakeholders who may not have access to the Fairmarkit platform. ### AI-Powered Scenario Analysis The bid comparison experience is where you will interact with the [AI-powered scenario analysis agent.](/product-guides/scenario-analysis.md) As soon as you start receiving responses, you can begin to ask the agent questions about the data, run different weighting scenarios, and get insights into supplier rankings and scoring. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://help.fairmarkit.com/product-guides/compare-bids.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.