Lecture 7 - Tendering & Contract Selection

Question 1

Tendering

Answer 1

Obtaining offer from a contractor, which can be accepted by the employer

Question 2

Tendering Process

Answer 2

1) Tender Documents
2) Tender Options
3) Tender Period
4) Tender Returns
5) Choosing Tender
6) Acceptance

Question 3

1) Tender Documents

Answer 3

Designers prepare documents on behalf of employer. Describing what is to be built, how is it paid and other info (site, works, conditions)

Question 4

2) Tender Options

Answer 4

Different ways for employer to select most suitable contractor

Question 5

Single Bid - Open Tendering

Answer 5

Any interested party

Question 6

Single Bid - Selective Tendering

Answer 6

Selected list of “suitable” parties

Question 7

Single Bid - Pre Qualification

Answer 7

contact fills out questionnaire , then put on list

Question 8

Single Bid - Negotiated

Answer 8

Negotiations with know/trusted employer

Question 9

Two Bid - Two Stage Selective

Answer 9

1) Bids on “basic version” of project, become preferred contractor and works with design team
2) Submit price for final tender for complete design

Question 10

Two Bid - Framework Agreement

Answer 10

Tender to construct a number of projects

Question 11

3) Tender Period

Answer 11

4-8 weeks to respond to questions and clarifications and pricing of tender

Question 12

Pricing A Tender

Answer 12

Considering documentation, risks, requirements and funding needed

Question 13

4) Tender Returns

Answer 13

Must be submitted by closing date at place/manner of instructions

Question 14

5) Choosing Tender

Answer 14

“tender report” is produced that balances the cost, quality and time of tender

Question 15

6) Acceptance of Tender

Answer 15

Chosen based of tender report, writes a formal letter of acceptance