Procurement and Tendering

Question 1

Could you name some of the main Procurement Methods?

Answer 1

• Traditional
• Design and Build
• Management contracting
• Construction management

Question 2

What are the differences between traditional and D&B procurement methods?

Answer 2

• Traditional route client retains control over design, but bares the design risk
• D&B - Contractor has the design risk, but client will have to pay risk prelims associated with the design.

Question 3

What advice did you give to your client when selecting a procurement route?

Answer 3

• I would firstly discuss and give consideration around the clients objectives around:
• Time
• Cost
• Quality
• Design Control
• Risk Transfer

Question 4

You mentioned you used the Design and Build procurement route on project X, how did this work and who was involved?

Answer 4

• Design was completed by the contractor
• Contractor takes responsibility of the design and buildability of the project.
• Design team (possible novation)
• Contractor
• Client