How many tenderers would you recommend to your client to be invited to tender?

During an invitation to tender, it’s the responsibility of the Contract Administrator to identify the most suitable tenderers for the bid. Inviting large numbers of tenderers may lead to finding a cheaper contractor but that doesn’t always mean that the quality of works will be quaranteed or keeping up with a tight programme.

Identifying only the most suitable contractors for the project based on past experience, relationship established with the CA, staff expertise, financial status and availability is very critical. It is best practice to invite no more than 5 tenderers, ideally between 2 and 4. This way the tender return assessment will also be faster and the client’s budget will be better spent through the Contract Administrator’s services.

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