Pre-Contract cost Management

1-Procurement strategy advice

We advise on the best procurement andtendering options based on Employer’s priorities.There are many procurement routes such asTraditional, Design and Build, Construction Management and Management Contracting. Similarly for tendering, either singlestage or two stage tendering. Open tender, selective tender or negotiated tender. Selecting the appropriatestrategy will increase the value for money.

2-Assistance in feasibility studiesusing Order of Cost Estimates

We set a realistic cost limit for yourdevelopment to help in the feasibility study and to be the reference forassessing the design during different design stages.

3-Cost planning throughout thedesign development as part of pre-contract cost control

We set approval gateways for each designstage e.g.concept, schematic and detailed design. After each stage, we prepare a formalcost plan and raise any concerns or value engineering ideas to avoid surprisesafter receiving tender returns from the contractors.

4-BoQs Preparation and Pre-TenderEstimates

The preparation of accurate pricingdocument to be the basis of tender assessment and post contract cost managementcan prevent significant waste and disputes. For example, a comprehensive Billof Quantities (BoQ) will give an accurate Pre Tender Estimate to support afinal go/not go decision and will be the basis of accurate valuations of theinterim payments and variations

5-Tendering and Tender ReturnAnalysis

We assist you throughout the tendering process starting frompre-qualification process and Invitations to expressions of interest, until thefinal tender report and recommendation