Construction Tendering: Preparation, Submission, Analysis, and Award

Daily Topics

Day 1: Introduction to Construction Tendering

Morning Session:

1. Welcome and Introduction

   - Trainer introduction

   - Overview of course objectives and agenda

2. Understanding Construction Tendering

   - Definition and importance of tendering in construction

   - Types of tenders: open, selective, and negotiated

   - Key stakeholders in the tendering process

Afternoon Session:

3. Tender Documentation

   - Components of a tender document: invitation to tender, instructions to tenderers, form of tender, and conditions of contract

   - Specifications and drawings

   - Bill of quantities

4. Case Study and Group Discussion

   - Analysis of a sample tender document

   - Group discussion on common pitfalls and best practices in tender documentation

Day 2: Preparation of Tender Documents

Morning Session:

1. Preparing Tender Documents

   - Steps in preparing a tender document

   - Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

   - Risk assessment and management in tender preparation

2. Detailed Specifications and Bill of Quantities

   - Writing clear and detailed specifications

   - Preparing a comprehensive bill of quantities

Afternoon Session:

3. Pricing and Cost Estimation

   - Methods of cost estimation

   - Pricing strategies and considerations

   - Importance of accurate cost estimation

4. Workshop: Preparing Tender Documents

   - Hands-on exercise in preparing key components of a tender document

Day 3: Tender Submission and Bid Management

Morning Session:

1. Tender Submission Process

   - Key steps in the tender submission process

   - Submission deadlines and protocols

   - Electronic vs. paper submissions

2. Bid Management

   - Tracking and managing multiple bids

   - Ensuring bid compliance and responsiveness

Afternoon Session:

3. Post-Submission Activities

   - Clarifications and negotiations

   - Modifications and withdrawal of tenders

4. Role-Playing Exercise: Tender Submission

   - Simulation of tender submission process

   - Feedback and debriefing

Day 4: Analysis and Evaluation of Tenders

Morning Session:

1. Evaluating Tenders

   - Criteria for evaluating tenders: price, quality, and compliance

   - Methods of tender evaluation: technical and financial evaluations

2. Scoring and Ranking

   - Developing a scoring system

   - Weighting criteria and ranking bids

Afternoon Session:

3. Risk Analysis in Tender Evaluation

   - Identifying and assessing risks

   - Mitigation strategies

4. Case Study: Tender Evaluation

   - Real-world examples of tender evaluations

   - Group exercise on evaluating and scoring sample tenders

Day 5: Awarding the Contract and Post-Award Activities

Morning Session:

1. Contract Award Process

   - Steps in awarding the contract

   - Communication with successful and unsuccessful bidders

2. Contract Negotiation and Finalization

   - Negotiation techniques and strategies

   - Finalizing terms and conditions

Afternoon Session:

3. Post-Award Management

   - Managing contract performance

   - Handling variations and disputes

4. Wrap-Up and Q&A

   - Summary of key learning points

   - Open floor for questions and discussions

   - Feedback and course evaluation

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