Negotiation for a contract is a daunting task that has proven to be timid and rough. It thus calls for one to be hard and determined to get the best contract. Negotiations have different needs depending on the contract type.
Tips that will help you win a contract negotiation
Emotionless
Regardless of how well the negotiating individuals, one should never take emotions out of the negotiations. Emotions would make a negotiation personal when it is meant to be business, hence it is not advised.
Negotiate bit by bit
Depending on the complex nature of a contract, negotiation can be broken down into units. If there are multiple parts, one can break the contract; it is advisable to do that. It helps you keep a clear picture of the negotiations and knowing who is getting what.
Ensure win-win situation
When doing a negotiation for a contract, the parties involved have to ensure everyone gets what they require from the contract. One should therefore not expect anything for free during a negotiation.
Request what you want
Since one would want to get what they want, there is no harm in seeking for the specifics that you want as the opposite party may just grant your request. This should be kept in mind if you want to get a win in a contract negotiation.
Know the contract value
For successful negotiation, the contract value should be known to the parties involved since this will help in the bargains during negotiations. This helps you know where and how much to give a discount for the given contract.
Seek explanation
In the case of words not clear or points that may have different meaning one is advised to ask for a proper explanation before entering into the contract. Full clarity is of the essence to know what to ask for. The other party gets to know.
Avoid threats
During contract negotiations, threats or even undermining the opposite party involved should be avoided at all cost. This will make the other party change their mind and as such lose the contract in question. One tends to think twice if threats are involved in a negotiation so this will derail the process.
Be self-confident
Negotiation process 
requires self-confidence and control of the process so as to achieve the best deal out of the
contract. Being assertive is a necessary attribute for a successful negotiation.
Contract negotiation is viewed as a skill, and it takes one with a vision and a clear mind to get a win during negotiations. The above tips will help you get a win on the contract negotiations you are involved in.