THE TENDER PROCEDURE
Brief tender procedure
Tender is a statement issued to a person to obtain specific agreement of the parties. A tender includes several stages, procedures and procedures. It involves the process of documentation, the process of selection and evaluation of contractors and evaluation process to determine the contractor and the contract price and the best that can be agreed upon completion of the relevant time for the completion of a construction project (Mohamed, 2002).
Tender is the main process performed by the client to get a qualified contractor. Selection of contractors are usually made through the competition involving the comparison of certain things such as price and time of construction. This is one of the main factors in addition to contractors reputation and experience. The process includes preparation and processing of a demand as well as the end receipt and approval payment. For purposes of procurement, the Malaysian Government tender has been categorized as follows:
- Works contracts include construction and engineering activities involving infrastructure and structures such as buildings, airports, roads or highways, dams, drainage etc. It is also inclusive of mechanical and electrical aspects of works.
- Supplies include the supply of raw, intermediate or finished goods and products for any activity of users. Also included are construction materials, food products, uniforms, vehicles, equipment, spare parts, furniture etc.
- Services include engagement of manpower, expertise and consultants in the areas of feasibility studies, research, designing, surveying, management etc. Other services such as repairs, maintenance and cleaning services are minor activities under this category.
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