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Contractor Engagement
P.5.6.11 Invite tenders for main contract works from contractors on the
final tender list.
Follow the relevant codes of procedure for tendering to ensure fairness
and reliable pricing.
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P/SM3
P/SM5
Supply all tenderers with identical information. If queries are raised
during the tendering period, deal with them promptly, and notify all
other tenderers in identical terms.
Do not accept late tenders.
P.5.6.12 Initiate action for second-stage tendering if relevant.
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P/SM5
P.5.6.13 If procurement is through design and build, make a final check that the
Employer’s Requirements are complete.
P/SM2
P.5.6.14 Draft preliminary notes for bills of quantities/specifications/
schedules of work.
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This should be done systematically as further materials are chosen and
standards of workmanship set.
P.5.6.15 Agree with the client and the CDM coordinator the tendering
period and procedures to be followed in opening tenders and
notifying results.
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Allow adequate time for tendering, and for the assessment of tenders.
The most acceptable tender must be thoroughly checked for errors, and
this takes time. Allow time for checking by the CDM coordinator.
P.5.6.16 If necessary, send out preliminary enquiries to firms selected as
potential tenderers, as agreed with the client.
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P/SM3
P/SM4
P/SM5
P/SM6
P/SM7
P.5.6.17 Check that the form of contract to be used has been confirmed
with the client in writing.
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P.5.6.18 Discuss with the client the need to use supplements to cover,
for example, sectional completion, contractor’s design and
fluctuations.
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