Feedback - Tendering Guidelines for the South Australian Construction Industry 5th Edition
Master Builders SA, the Australian Institute of Architects (the Institute) and the Association of Consulting Architects (ACA), released the Tendering Guidelines for the South Australian Construction Industry 5th Edition in June 2017. We are now seeking feedback regarding the document to ascertain how widely it is being used and whether it supports best practice tendering. The review will enable us to understand how effective the document is and assist us in supporting the construction sector to achieve improved tender outcomes for all parties.
BACKGROUND
Tenders must be well managed in order to accurately and efficiently capture the true nature, value and risk profile of a project. The Guidelines have been written with the intention of establishing best practice tendering principles that encourage positive contractual relationships for the benefit of tenderers, clients and the entire industry. Whilst the Guidelines are recommended procedures only, it is intended that all parties, including clients, preparing to tender for projects refer to them when preparing tender documents, and are fully informed of the recommendations.
The Guidelines reflect requirements under the National Code of Practice for Procurement and the Australian Standard AS4120, in particular the requirement that principles of ethical behaviour must be adhered to by all parties, at all times, and at all levels. They also take into account the advent of electronic tendering and the special considerations that arise in this context.
The Guidelines were drafted with a traditional ‘fixed price lump sum’/’construct only’ delivery method in mind, but the principles are generally applicable in other forms of procurement.
SURVEY
The SURVEY contains four questions and should take about 5 minutes to complete. We value your feedback and thank you for participating.
BACKGROUND
Tenders must be well managed in order to accurately and efficiently capture the true nature, value and risk profile of a project. The Guidelines have been written with the intention of establishing best practice tendering principles that encourage positive contractual relationships for the benefit of tenderers, clients and the entire industry. Whilst the Guidelines are recommended procedures only, it is intended that all parties, including clients, preparing to tender for projects refer to them when preparing tender documents, and are fully informed of the recommendations.
The Guidelines reflect requirements under the National Code of Practice for Procurement and the Australian Standard AS4120, in particular the requirement that principles of ethical behaviour must be adhered to by all parties, at all times, and at all levels. They also take into account the advent of electronic tendering and the special considerations that arise in this context.
The Guidelines were drafted with a traditional ‘fixed price lump sum’/’construct only’ delivery method in mind, but the principles are generally applicable in other forms of procurement.
SURVEY
The SURVEY contains four questions and should take about 5 minutes to complete. We value your feedback and thank you for participating.