Question

_______________ tendering is used when all the information necessary to calculate a realistic price is available when tendering commences.

(a) Single-stage

(b) Double-stage

(c) Framework

(d) Serial

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Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Single-stage

Best explanation: Single-stage tendering is the more traditional route, used when all the information necessary to calculate a realistic price is available when tendering commences:

• An invitation to tender is issued to prospective suppliers (perhaps following completion of a pre-qualification questionnaire and/or a pre-tender interview). The invitation to tender will include information describing the goods or services required in sufficient detail to enable prospective suppliers to prepare an accurate tender.

• Tenders are prepared and returned by prospective suppliers (this may involve questions and answers and a mid-tender interview to clarify the client’s requirements).

• Submitted tenders are then assessed and compared (this may involve further interviews).

• The preferred tenderer is selected and negotiations opened.

• Subject to the outcome of those negotiations the preferred tenderer may then be appointed.