ABSTRACT
Potential tender lists are generated from a number of sources. The functional department responsible for the technology involved, the project procurement department, project engineers and even, sometimes, the project manager. In the unusual situation when there is a complete absence of experience or any other information or data, one is forced back to basics and the Internet will be the first place to search. The project list needs to be compiled as early as possible. The objective of the project tender list is to determine the best choice of suppliers and contractors for the subject project. The design department should have indicated the types and approximate quantities of materials and equipment that they anticipate being required. Similarly, the execution departments should indicate the type of services needed. The purpose of a pre-qualification questionnaire is to request information in sufficient detail so as to be able to select the companies to be invited to submit a tender.
