TENDERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING (CCE)
| SHE Level | 2 |
| SCQF Credit Points | 20.00 |
| ECTS Credit Points | 10.00 |
| Module Code | M2K224628 |
| Module Leader | n/a |
| School | School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Subject | SCEBE - School Office |
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Pre-Requisite Knowledge
BNEP123 Construction Resource Estimating (Level 1) or equivalent. * Please note this module is also delivered in CCEO and they should be notified of any changes to this module.
Summary of Content
The Estimating Process: Effect of alternative procurement routes and contract conditions on pricing, preliminaries assessment, including Health & Safety considerations;Conversion of estimate to tender Contractor's cash flow Bidding Strategy Post contract cost control The contracting organisation Analysis of returned tenders. The Procurement Process: RIBA plan of work Traditional and alternative procurement routes Contractual relationships and risk in procurement.
Syllabus
Evaluation and comparison of design/specification/construction method options The effect of contract arrangements, documentation, construction method, on the estimating process Pricing Preliminaries Conversion of Estimate to Tender Formulation of bidding strategies to allow for competition and economic/financial factorsIntroduction to contractor's cash flow and borrowing requirements Introduction to contractors' Post contract cost control.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:Identify cost variables for estimating construction work (A2, A5)Evaluate the impact of design/specification/construction methods/programme on estimating process (A3, A4, A5, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, C1, C2, C3) Recognise the effect of varying procurement methods on the estimating process (A4, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3)Identify the principles, techniques and approaches in pricing Preliminaries (A3, A4, A5, B3, B4, B5, C1, C2, C3)Identify the principles, techniques and approaches in Post contract cost control (A4, A5, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3).All underpinned by exercising personal and professional integrity (C6)
Teaching / Learning Strategy
Student-centred flexible learning materials will be used to deliver this module supported by workshops facilitated by tutor. Learning and teaching strategies will be developed and implemented, appropriate to students' needs, to enable all students to participate fully in the module
Indicative Reading
Fleming M C & Tysoe B A (1991) Spons Construction Cost and Price Indices Handbook, Spon Buchan R, Fleming F W, Kelly J R (1991) Estimating for Builders and Quantity Surveyors, Butterworth Heinemann * Brook M (1998) Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work 2nd Ed, Butterworth Heinemann Seeley Ivor Quantity Surveying Practice 2nd Ed, Ashworth A & Hogg K (2002) Willis's Practice & Procedures for the Quantity Surveyor, 11th Ed, Blackwell * Ramms J & Burchall S (1999) Contract Practice for Surveyors, Butterworth Heinemann ** Essential Texts - Recommended Purchase
Transferrable Skills
Development of: Analytical, appraisal, interpretative and quantitative skills (D1, D2, D3)Written, graphical and IT presentation skills (D6, D13, D14) Verbal, visual and responsive presentation skills (D6, D14) Group working (D12) Independent Working (D7)
Module Structure
| Activity | Total Hours |
|---|---|
| Private Study | 50.00 |
| Lectures (FT) | 2.00 |
| Directed Learning | 50.00 |
| Independent Learning (FT) | 38.00 |
| Assessment (FT) | 24.00 |
| Workshops | 36.00 |
Assessment Methods
| Component | Duration | Weighting | Threshold | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (School) | 1.50 | 20.00 | 35% | Mid Term Test - Unseen written examination-1½ Hours |
| Coursework | 0.00 | 30.00 | 35% | Field visit report (1500 words) linked with Presentation |
| Exam (Exams Office) | 2.00 | 50.00 | 35% | Final Exam - Unseen written examination-2 Hours |
