RICS Guidance Note

Question 1

What are the main types of tendering strategies outlined in the guidance note?

Answer 1

Single stage
Two stage
Negotiated

Question 2

What is ECI in the tendering strategies guidance note?

Answer 2

Early contractor involvement - form of negotiated tender, contractor is essentially the lead designer and is appointed very early.

The contractor creates the design team

Question 3

What should a PTE be carried out in accordance with as stated in the tendering strategies guidance note?

Answer 3

NRM1

Question 4

Why is the PTE important?

Answer 4

It allows for analysis between the tender returns and the cost managers PTE.

Question 5

What are the 3 main types of contractor selection as outlined in the tendering strategies guidance note?

Answer 5

Open Tendering - allows anyone to express an interest in the tender, advertised on ‘Find a tender’, previously OJEU

Selective Tendering - shortlist drawn up by client/project team. Could be done through a pre agreed framework

Single Contractor Selection - essentially negotiation