> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deviations in bid responses

> What a deviation is when a product does not fully meet a tender requirement.

# Deviations in bid responses

A **deviation** is a stated difference between tender requirements and the offered product response—often documented in a deviation letter or matrix notes.

## Everyday

After match: ask for `deviation summary`, then generate a deviation letter if your process requires it.

## Professional notes

* Classify hard limit fails vs preferred misses.
* Never hide deviations; buyers and compliance teams need transparency.

## Related

* [Match](/guides/skills/match) · [Go/No-Go](/guides/skills/go-no-go)