Construction Procurement, Tendering and Contractor Management |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

The Construction Procurement, Tendering and Contractor Management Training Course by This course provides practical knowledge of Construction Procurement, tendering procedures, sourcing strategies, contract requirements, and contractor management within construction and civil engineering projects. The course examines how organizations develop a procurement strategy, prepare tender documentation, evaluate bids, select qualified contractors, and establish effective commercial and technical controls.

This Construction and Civil Engineering Training Courses course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category. It covers procurement planning, tender preparation, contractor selection, tender evaluation, bid analysis, commercial assessment, contract administration, contractor performance, risk management, compliance, and dispute prevention. Participants develop the skills required to manage procurement processes systematically and support successful project delivery, cost control, quality assurance, and contractor performance.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and processes of Construction Procurement.
Develop effective procurement strategy for construction projects.
Understand different procurement methods and contracting approaches.
Prepare clear and structured tender documentation.
Develop appropriate contractor prequalification criteria.
Apply systematic contractor selection procedures.
Conduct technical and commercial tender evaluation.
Analyze bids based on price, capability, quality, risk, and compliance.
Identify procurement risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Understand contractor onboarding and performance management.
Monitor contractor compliance with contractual and project requirements.
Apply effective communication and reporting procedures with contractors.
Understand variations, claims, delays, and dispute prevention.
Support cost, quality, schedule, and performance control throughout the contract lifecycle.

Target Audience

Procurement professionals
Construction procurement managers
Contract managers
Quantity surveyors
Civil and construction engineers
Project managers
Commercial managers
Tendering specialists
Contract administrators
Construction consultants
Contractor management professionals
Engineering maintenance professionals
Facilities and asset management professionals
Professionals involved in construction sourcing and contracting

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Construction Procurement

Principles of Construction Procurement
Procurement lifecycle
Procurement objectives and governance
Procurement planning
Project requirements and specifications
Procurement roles and responsibilities
Procurement documentation
Procurement ethics and transparency

Module 2: Procurement Strategy and Contracting Approaches

Developing a procurement strategy
Traditional procurement
Design and build procurement
Management contracting
Framework agreements
Public and private procurement
Contracting models and risk allocation
Procurement route selection

Module 3: Tender Planning and Documentation

Tender planning and scheduling
Preparing tender packages
Scope of work development
Technical specifications
Bills of quantities and pricing schedules
Instructions to tenderers
Tender conditions
Evaluation criteria
Tender submission requirements

Module 4: Contractor Prequalification and Selection

Contractor capability assessment
Prequalification procedures
Financial capacity evaluation
Technical competence assessment
Experience and past performance
Health, safety, and quality requirements
Compliance and due diligence
Contractor selection frameworks

Module 5: Tender Evaluation and Bid Analysis

Principles of tender evaluation
Technical bid evaluation
Commercial bid evaluation
Price comparison and normalization
Weighted evaluation criteria
Risk-based bid analysis
Identifying unrealistic or non-compliant bids
Clarifications and negotiations
Tender evaluation reporting

Module 6: Contract Award and Mobilization

Contract award procedures
Bid acceptance and notifications
Contract documentation
Pre-award and post-award meetings
Contractor mobilization
Site handover
Project commencement requirements
Establishing communication and reporting structures

Module 7: Contractor Management and Performance Control

Contractor performance management
Key performance indicators
Monitoring cost and schedule performance
Quality control and assurance
Health and safety compliance
Progress reporting
Performance reviews
Corrective action procedures
Managing contractor relationships

Module 8: Contract Administration and Commercial Management

Contract administration principles
Roles of contract administrators
Variations and change management
Payment certification
Claims management
Extension of time
Delay and disruption
Documentation and records
Contract compliance monitoring

Module 9: Procurement and Contract Risk Management

Procurement risk identification
Contractor-related risks
Financial and commercial risks
Supply chain risks
Schedule and performance risks
Compliance risks
Risk allocation within contracts
Risk mitigation strategies
Dispute prevention and resolution

Module 10: Procurement Performance and Continuous Improvement

Procurement performance measurement
Supplier and contractor evaluation
Lessons learned
Procurement audits
Cost and value analysis
Improving procurement processes
Digital procurement technologies
Sustainable and responsible procurement
Long-term contractor relationship management

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

11 - 15 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

14 - 18 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

13 - 17 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

12 - 16 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900