Tender Provess Flashcards
Tender=
Process of giving a priced quotation for the supply of products or services
Why are construction tenders different to manufactured ones (5)
Offer service before work done Cost is estimated Every contract is different Site chosen by buyer Building someone else’s design
Tender documents include (6)
Form of agreement Conditions of contract Specifications Tender drawings Improved bill of quantities Instructions to tenderers
Evaluation of tender bids include(5)
Compliance with contract terms and conditions
Correction of bid prices
Screening of bids for detailed analysis
Analysis of method , resources, planning finance of shortlisted bid
Selection of best bid
Contract documents include (6)
Form of agreement (signed) Conditions of contract Specification Working drawings Priced bill of quantities Heads of agreements of negotiations held during tender analysis
Example consequences of conditions of contact (5)
Payment method Risks carried by contractor Insurance requirements of contractor How design changes are paid for How disputes are dealt with
Main characteristics of model contract forms (3)
Payment assessed monthly comparing work to rate on BOQ
Contractor paid 4 weeks after The Engineers assessment
Additional payments are made for extra work and some risks
Risk carried by employer (6)
Unexpected ground conditions Exceptionally bad weather Delays in issue of working drawings Late access to parts of site Changes to design Contractor asked to search for defect when no fault found
Specifications must (3)
Not conflict with conditions of contract
Not introduce new problems avoiding others
Promote buildability
Risks associated with specifications
Accidentally causing delays
Placing unfair risk on contractor
Conflicting specifications
Mixing performance and method specifications
