TENDERING PROCEDURES AND BID EVALUATION

Why Attend

The overall aim of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge, concepts, and practical skills required to effectively manage the tendering process and conduct thorough bid evaluations. This course delves into every stage of the tendering process, offering insights into industry best practices and methodologies. Participants will gain proficiency in analyzing submitted bids through preliminary examinations, technical evaluations, and commercial evaluations, ensuring informed decision-making in awarding contracts.

This interactive course combines case studies, group exercises, and hands-on application of tools and techniques to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

Event Date: 15/05/2025 – 17/05/2025

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Overview
Course Outline

Overview of contracting and tendering
- Definition of a contract
- Stages in contracting
  - Preparation and tendering
  - Award and administration
- Defining tendering
- Purpose of tendering
- Alternatives of tendering
Objectives of tendering
- Tendering process
- Contracting methods
  - Competitive bidding
  - Competitive proposals
  - Reverse auction
- Tendering preparation
  - Identifying requirements
  - Setting scope of work
  - Planning the evaluation process
  - Identifying suppliers
  - Developing tender documents
  - Invitation to tender
  - Terms and conditions
  - Tender briefing
  - Receiving and opening bids
- Commercial and financial consideration
  - Contract pricing, fixed price, cost plus, unit price and measured work
  - Special forms of contracting
  - Payment terms
  - Value for money
  - Whole life costing
  - Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
  - Contractor’s strategy
  - Bid and no-bid decision
- Tender evaluation and award
  - Evaluation process
  - Preliminary examination of bids
  - Detailed examination of bids
  - Rating scale
  - Scoring protocol
  - Compliance matrix
  - Technical bid scoring
  - Evaluation report
  - Awarding of contract
  - Post award conference
  - Debriefing unsuccessful bidders
  - Documentation
  - Mistakes and protests