CST Contracts and Procurement Week 1

What is the first stage of the tender process?

• Tender Submission
• Tender Evaluation
• Contract Award
• Tender Preparation

What document outlines material quantities and project specifics?

• Form of Tender
• General Conditions of Contract
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Specifications and Drawings

Which type of tender allows any qualified contractor to submit a bid?

• Selective Tender
• Open Tender
• Negotiated Tender
• Single-Stage Tender

What is the primary advantage of an open tender?

• Reduces evaluation time
• Ensures only competent contractors bid
• Maximises competition
• Allows for flexibility in contract terms

What is required in the tender submission stage?

• Drafting the ITT
• Detailed cost estimation
• Shortlisting potential contractors
• Signing the contract

What stage involves notifying the successful contractor?

• Tender Submission
• Tender Evaluation
• Contract Award
• Tender Preparation

What is bid rigging?

• Adjusting specifications to favour bidders
• Contractors conspiring to fix bid prices
• Submitting fraudulent change orders
• Offering gifts to influence outcomes

What is a key criterion for selecting tenders based on price?

• Expertise and experience
• Realistic scheduling
• Competitive pricing
• Client feedback

What practice involves providing false information about resources?

• Bid rigging
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Bribery
• Manipulation of specifications

What is a key factor in tender evaluation?

• Drafting the ITT
• Detailed cost estimation
• Assessing technical capability
• Signing the contract