Procurement & Tendering
Processes involved in inviting and evaluating bids, including single-stage and two-stage selective tendering,. Covers key documents like the tender document and pre-tender estimates used to gauge project costs before bidding,,.
Free Issue
Materials or equipment supplied by the employer to the contractor at no cost for inclusion in the works.
Purchase Order
Formal requests required when a construction company is purchasing materials, equipment, or supplies from a vendor.
Tender Document
The document used to invite contractors to bid on a project, including all details needed to price the work.
Two-Stage Tendering
A process where a contractor is selected based on a preliminary bid, with detailed pricing provided later during a second stage.
Work Package
A subdivision of the project where measurement and description is divided into employer or contractor defined packages.