Choosing the wrong contractor on paper can cost far more than any saving on the winning bid — weak evaluation criteria and poorly managed procurement risk are behind many of the disputes, delays, and cost overruns that construction projects face. The Contractor Selection, Tender Evaluation and Procurement Risk Management Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy builds practical knowledge of Construction Procurement, tendering procedures, and contractor management within construction and civil engineering projects.

This Construction and Civil Engineering Training Courses course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category. It covers procurement planning, tender preparation, bid analysis, commercial assessment, contract administration, contractor performance, 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.

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

Target Audience

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

Module 1: Contractor Prequalification and Selection Frameworks

• Contractor capability, financial, and technical assessment
• Prequalification procedures and experience/past performance review
• Health, safety, and quality requirements
• Compliance and due diligence
• Contractor selection frameworks

Module 2: Tender Evaluation and Bid Analysis

• Principles of tender evaluation: technical and commercial
• Price comparison, normalization, and weighted evaluation criteria
• Risk-based bid analysis and identifying non-compliant bids
• Clarifications, negotiations, and tender evaluation reporting

Module 3: Procurement and Contract Risk Management

• Procurement risk identification and contractor-related risks
• Financial, commercial, and supply chain risks
• Schedule, performance, and compliance risks
• Risk allocation, mitigation, and dispute prevention

Module 4: Fundamentals of Construction Procurement

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

Module 5: Procurement Strategy and Contracting Approaches

• Developing a procurement strategy
• Traditional, design-and-build, and management contracting
• Framework agreements and public/private procurement
• Contracting models, risk allocation, and route selection

Module 6: Tender Planning and Documentation

• Tender planning, scheduling, and preparing tender packages
• Scope of work and technical specifications
• Bills of quantities and pricing schedules
• Instructions to tenderers, conditions, and submission requirements

Module 7: Contract Award, Mobilization and Contractor Management

• Contract award procedures and bid acceptance
• Contract documentation and pre/post-award meetings
• Contractor mobilization and site handover
• Contractor performance management and key performance indicators
• Managing contractor relationships and corrective action procedures

Module 8: Contract Administration and Commercial Management

• Contract administration principles and roles
• Variations, change management, and payment certification
• Claims management, extension of time, delay, and disruption
• Documentation, records, and contract compliance monitoring

Module 9: Procurement Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Procurement performance measurement and supplier/contractor evaluation
• Lessons learned and procurement audits
• Cost and value analysis, digital procurement technologies
• Sustainable and responsible procurement
• Long-term contractor relationship management