CLIENT ABUSES OF THE COMPETITIVE TENDERING SYSTEM: SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND A CASE STUDY

What constitutes unacceptable client behaviour in competitive tendering is considered based on theoretical, legislative and moral considerations. A range of malpractices is then identified through the examination of reported abuses. Finally, a case study is presented which illustrates some of these...

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Published in:Journal of construction research 2004-03, Vol.5 (1), p.61-73
Main Authors: WILLIAMSON, MICHAEL, WILSON, OWEN, SKITMORE, MARTIN, RUNESON, GORAN
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:What constitutes unacceptable client behaviour in competitive tendering is considered based on theoretical, legislative and moral considerations. A range of malpractices is then identified through the examination of reported abuses. Finally, a case study is presented which illustrates some of these practices and the difficulties faced by those affected in offering resistance. It is suggested that a practical solution may found by requiring clients to make a more direct contribution to tenderers' costs.
ISSN:1609-9451
1793-687X
DOI:10.1142/S160994510400005X