Matching the Project Lifecycle from the Point of View of a a Supplier

Matching
The project lifecycle from the point of view of a supplier can be viewed as a sequence of generic phases:
-Bid

A) the process of moving from invitation to tender negotiating a successful contract. It answers the question what is our offer to the owner and does the project fit our portfolio?
B) the process of delivering the output specified in the owner's scope. It answers the question have we delivered the outputs to the owner to the agreed schedule, budget, and quality level?
C) about business development through understanding the market and identifying those owners that are likely to be initiating projects.
D) is about ensuring the availability of the output through life to enable the owner to achieve the outcomes desired by the project mission.