Understanding the Tendering Process in Construction Projects

1. Introduction to Tendering

   • Purpose and strategic value of tendering

   • Key stakeholders: client, consultant, contractor

2. Types of Tendering

   • Open tender: broad competition across contractors

   • Selective tender: pre-qualified list of bidders

   • Negotiated tender: direct discussions with one or more contractors

3. Preparation of Tender Documents

   • Issuing Tender Notice and Instructions to Bidders

   • Compilation of Drawings, Specifications and Bill of Quantities

   • Conditions of Contract and Special Clauses

4. Bid Preparation & Pricing Strategy

   • Accurate quantity take-offs using Quantity Surveying techniques

   • Detailed cost build-up in Estimation & Costing—materials, labour, plant

   • Incorporating overheads, profit margin and contingency

5. Compliance Review

   • Checking technical requirements, statutory approvals and bonding

   • Ensuring Billing Engineering schedules align with payment terms Understanding the Tendering Process in Construction Projects

6. Tender Submission & Opening

   • Managing deadlines and secure bid submission protocols

   • Formal opening: recording bid prices and submission details

7. Evaluation of Bids

   • Comparative statement preparation to rank offers

   • Technical versus commercial scoring and value-engineering opportunities

8. Award Recommendation & Contract Signing

   • Preparing Letter of Intent/Letter of Acceptance

   • Finalising contract documents and mobilisation advance terms

9. Post-Award Mobilisation & Handover to Execution

   • Planning Engineering hand-off: project schedule, resource allocation

   • Integrating with Construction Project Management for smooth start-up

Bhadanis Online Training equips you to:

• Master precise quantity take-off and BOQ preparation

• Develop competitive, reliable cost estimates

• Produce and manage billing schedules

• Draft and negotiate tender documents and contracts

• Create robust project schedules and resource plans

• Coordinate award-to-execution handovers seamlessly

Enroll now on the Bhadanis e-learning portal and gain instant access to the Tendering & Contracts Management pathway—alongside complementary modules in Quantity Surveying, Estimation & Costing, Billing Engineering, Planning Engineering and Construction Project Management.