International Roundup, Vol 18, No 1

Do's and don'ts for e-tendering, A quantity surveying perspective

Eugene Seah

Synopsis

The process and legal principles of tendering are part of the everyday life of a Quantity Surveyor (QS). However, with the advancement of technologies, these processes may change. Such advancement has brought E-Tendering into the equation of procurement. E-Tendering, in its essence, does provide the QS with productivity-enhancing capabilities. However, if managed incorrectly, it will cause much grief to both the consultants and the tenderers. This paper looks at the approaches of E-Tendering, the inputs and considerations that QSs (both the consultant and contractor) should take note of and lastly, it discusses the use of Electronic Interchange Agreements that sets the protocols of handling information.

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