Client abuses of the competitive tendering system : some general principles and a case study
Williamson, Michael, Wilson, Owen D., Skitmore, Martin, & Runeson, Goran (2004) Client abuses of the competitive tendering system : some general principles and a case study. Journal of Construction Research, 5(1), pp. 61-74.
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Abstract
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.
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| ID Code: | 4112 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Keywords: | Competition, Tendering, Bidding, Code of Tendering, Tendering Abuses, Tendering Dysfunctions, Tendering Regulation |
| DOI: | 10.1142/S160994510400005X |
| ISSN: | 1609-9451 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > TECHNOLOGY (100000) |
| Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering Past > Schools > School of Urban Development |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2004 World Scientific |
| Copyright Statement: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
| Deposited On: | 22 May 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Feb 2012 23:04 |
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