eTendering
BITC posses in depth knowledge and experience in the use of eTendering solutions within contracting organisations.
Complex tendering processes in the construction industry involves the distribution of large volumes of drawings, documents and information that must be read, understood, manipulated and returned as a submission. The typical tendering process relies heavily on the 3 P's:
Like many information technology-related concepts, some confusion surrounds ‘e-Tendering’. In general business terminology, the idea of e-Tendering has come to mean the exchange of information and prices in digital format between computers. Three aspects of an electronic commerce transaction have been identified by EU Guidelines and Directives as:
- The supply and marketing of product information
- The exchange of legally binding tender documents
- Electronic payment systems
In particular, it is the second stage, the exchange of legally binding tender documents that continues to be the primary focus of e-Tendering procedures, both within the construction industry and in other business sectors.
An E-Tendering Solution typically provides the capability to:
- Create and distribute tender documents in electronic format by a construction client, or by the client’s representative
- Prospective bidders, upon receipt of this information then produce their tender submissions in an electronic format
- The final phase of the e-Tendering process involves returning the completed bid to the client in an electronic standardised format.
BITC can help you to chose the correct eTendering solution for your requirements and then project manage the implementation of the chosen solution within your business so that you can opimise its use and ensure you obtain the required levels of return on your investment.