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      How do you use the Altura Bid Companion?

      The Altura Bid Companion is a useful tool that helps you quickly and efficiently analyze documents while working on tenders.

      Table of Contents

      • Step 1: Where to Find the Bid Companion?
      • Step 2: Select Files
      • Step 3: Choose a Template
      • Step 4: Start Analysis
      • Step 5: View and Use the Report

      Step 1: Where to Find the Bid Companion?

      The Bid Companion appears as a widget in the lower right corner of your screen when you open a tender or a project in the Altura platform. Click on it to open the Bid Companion.

      Step 2: Select Files

      1. Next, click Select Files.                                                                                         
      2. You will see a list of available documents. These may include:
        • Tender guidelines
        • Information notes
        • Attachments or other relevant documents
        • Project documents
      3. Select the files you want to analyze by checking the box next to each document. Then click the Save Selection button.

      💡 Note: If you select multiple documents, the processing time may be slightly longer.

      Step 3: Choose a Template

      After selecting the files, choose a template that matches your needs.

      • What is a template?
        Templates are pre-configured analyses that determine what information the Bid Companion collects for you. These templates are tailored to your use case(s) and organization. If your organization has specific requirements, you can contact your customer success manager to set up an additional template or modify an existing one.

      Step 4: Start Analysis

      • Click on the desired template to start the analysis.
      • The Bid Companion goes through three steps:

        1. Processing documents: The files are uploaded and prepared.

        2. Analyzing report: The tool searches for relevant data and structure.

        3. Generating report: A complete report is created.

      💡 Note: Processing time may vary depending on the size and number of selected files. The time can increase accordingly.

      Step 5: View and Use the Report

      Once the analysis is complete, the Bid Companion displays an overview of the key information.

      • Each section includes a reference to the source file, so you can see exactly where the information comes from.                             
      • You can download this report by clicking the download icon in the lower right corner of the Bid Companion. This will download a Word document (.docx) containing all the information.