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Tendering is the process by which the client or employer invites contractors to place a bid for work on a construction project. Contractors’ bids are based on the tender documents issued by the client. The successful tendered becomes the ‘contractor’ and a ‘party’ to a contract with the ‘client’. The tender documents are legally binding and are signed by all parties involved. The completed tender documents become part of the contract documents.
The pre-tender means activities to be performed before issuing the tendering process. These activities are:
1. Preparation of tender drawings
2. Preparation of detail scope of work.
3. Estimation of cost of work.
4. Site survey
5. Land acquisition
The steps involved in tendering process:
Step 1: Publishing NIT
Step 2: Pre Bid Meeting (To answer queries of bidders)
Step 3: Bidders submit Bid.
Step 4: Technical Evaluation of Bids.
Step 5: Opening of Price Bid of technically qualified bidders.
Step 6: Issuance of LOA.