Tender Procedures and Contract Documentation for Civil Engineering Projects

Overview:

This course provides guidance on the preparation of tender documentation for civil engineering projects and contracts the approaches under ICE 5th Edition and the ECC.

Aims & Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants should:

  • Understand the basic ingredients of a contract
  • Understand how to compile a tender document under ICE and ECC forms of Contract
  • Appreciate the differing requirements of the ICE and ECC Conditions
  • Appreciate the importance of correct and complete documentation
  • Be capable of producing a sound tender package under either procurement route

Course Outline:

Generally:

  • Background to contract formation
  • Invitations to Tender and Tender Procedures
  • Tender Adjudication and Award

Tenders under ICE Conditions

  • Specification and Appendices
  • Bespoke Clauses
  • Contractor's Design
  • Forms of Tender and Agreement

Tenders under ECC Conditions

  • Choice of Main Option
  • Choice of 'supplementary' OptionsContract Data Part 1
  • Contract Data Part 2
  • Form of Agreement

Intended For:

All staff engaged in the preparation and analysis of tender documentation under ICE and ECC conditions of Contract