Q1: Define Tender.
Ans:A Tender is a written proposal from a contractor in which he proposes to do a certain work at certain rates.
Q2: Define Tendering.
Ans:The process of obtaining tenders is called Tendering.
Q3: Write the Pre-requisite for Tenders.
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Some of the pre-requisites are:- ➔ Drawings & Specifications
- ➔ Bill of Quantities
- ➔ Administrative Approval
- ➔ Technical Sanction
- ➔ Acquisition of Land
Q4: Define Administrative Approval.
Ans:Administrative approval is the formal acceptance by the authority to proceed with a proposal or project. It grants the feasibility and financial sanction to pay the costs.
Q5: Define Technical Sanction.
Ans:In civil engineering, technical sanction is the approval of a detailed project estimate by a competent authority within the engineering department, confirming that the design, quantities, rates, and cost are technically correct, structurally sound, and suitable for construction.
Q6: Define Expenditure Sanction.
Ans:The approval by the government that it will bear the expenditure (cost) of a specific work is known as expenditure sanction.
Q7: Define Allocation of funds.
Ans:The term used for assigning funds at the start of each financial year for different works which are to be executed during the year is known as allocation of funds.
Q8: Define Land Acquisition.
Ans:Acquiring land for the execution of any project is called Land Acquisition.
Q9: Name some Methods of Inviting Tenders.
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These are:- ➔ By Public Notice
- ➔ By Private Invites
- ➔ By Negotiation
Q10: What is a Pre-qualification Notice?
Ans:It is a notice by the Client explaining what they are looking for and what information contractors need to submit before the bidding process starts.
Q11: Define Global Tenders.
Ans:The tenders that are internationally advertised are called Global Tenders.
Q12: What are Tender Documents?
Ans:These are a set of formal documents issued by the client. These documents ensure all bidders have a clear and consistent understanding of the project's scope, enabling them to provide accurate, competitive, and fair bids.
Q13: Define Specifications.
Ans:Specifications are written documents detailing the quality of materials, required workmanship, and methods of construction for a project.
Q14: Name some conditions of Contract.
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Some of the conditions of the contract are as follows:- ➔ It is a legal binding
- ➔ Work should be done in time
- ➔ Breaking contract will result in penalty
- ➔ Security deposit must be made
Q15: Define Bid.
Ans:In construction, a bid is an offer or proposal from a bidder to the project owner or general contractor.
Q16: Define Quotation.
Ans:A quote is a figure that a contractor gets from a supplier for the price of materials they need for a job.
Q17: Define Tender Notice.
Ans:In civil engineering, a tender notice is a formal public advertisement by a client (like a government body or a private firm) inviting qualified contractors to submit bids for a construction project.
Q18: Who prepares a Tender?
Ans:An Engineer prepares a Tender.
Q19: Define Comparative Statement.
Ans:It is a document that lists and compares the itemized bids or quotes from multiple contractors or suppliers for a specific project or set of materials.
Q20: Why do we need to obtain a Tender?
Ans:We need to obtain a tender to ensure fair competition, value for money, and transparency in the procurement of goods and services, whether as a buyer or a supplier.
Q21: How Tender notice is issued?
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Tender notices are issued at:- ➔ Public procurement databases
- ➔ Official websites
- ➔ Newspapers
Q22: Write the process of Tendering.
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