Be clear on the basis of appointment of the preferred bidder and the degree to which lenders support its position
List all outstanding points and prepare "Hymn Sheets" on key commercial issues
Work with the preferred bidder to present a common position on risk to lenders
Plan everything in detail but build in flexibility to your timetable
Assess the risk of uncompetitive pricing and manage it appropriately
Have a clear output specification
Be clear on the basis of any re-pricing
Understand the preferred bidder's price
Monitor affordability throughout using the financial model