Coursework 2: Draft a 3000-word report on the tendering procedure and tender documentation for public sector projects. In particular, you are required to:
- Elaborately discuss and evaluate the tendering procedure for major infrastructure projects. What are the main differences compared to tendering of smaller-sized projects?
- As client’s QS, discuss the main criteria in assessing the submitted tenders.
- Discuss the main ethical issues in tenders of this nature that need to be addressed.
- Investigate the implications of e-tendering in similar public sector projects.
Mark breakdown:
- A brief introduction 5%
- Elaborately discuss and evaluate the tendering procedure for major infrastructure projects (20 marks). What are the main differences compared to tendering of smaller-sized projects (5 marks)? (25%)
- As client’s QS, discuss the main criteria in assessing the submitted tenders. (20%)
- Discuss the main ethical issues in tenders of this nature that need to be addressed. (20%)
- Investigate the implications of e-tendering in similar public sector projects. (20%)
- Presentation of report 10% (Layout, structure, visual presentation, use of language, clarity of expression, referencing within text and bibliography)
