Procurement & Tendering Summary of Experience

Question 1

What do you understand ‘equalisation’ or ‘normalisation’ to be?

Answer 1

Tender normalisation is a method used in the evaluation of tenders to standardise scores and ensure a fair comparison between different bids

Question 2

What is a negotiated Tender

Answer 2

Single sourced contractor and negotiates the terms of a contract, rather than engaging in a competitive bidding process.

Question 3

Describe in general terms how you carried out your tender evaluation

Answer 3

Arithmetical check, review and resolve clarifications, tender report with recommendation.

Question 4

When you discussed tenders with the contractors how was this recorded

Answer 4

Was recorded in the tender queries and the tender report included a audit of the whole tender process

Question 5

What did you advise throughout the Whole procurement / tendering process

Answer 5

Most appropriate procurement route (D&B), Single Stage Tender (VFM/Competitiveness)

Question 6

How did you evaluate the cost submissions under the R-R Framework

Answer 6

Assessed that work was priced in line with agreed framework rates, assessed all abnormal costs, negotiated/raised any items of concern.