5B070E - Tendering and Procurement 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B070E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Tendering and Procurement | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Debbie Hughes | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100217 - quantity surveying | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2032 |
Module Aims
Critically evaluate the roles and responsibilities of construction team members under standard forms of contract.
Evaluate procurement routes, risk allocation, and contract strategies to support informed contract and project decisions.
Appraise pre-tender and post-tender processes, contract administration, and dispute resolution to inform effective project management decisions.
Content Summary
The module conceptualises sustainable tendering and procurement strategy, contract selection, and risk management to deliver a diverse range of construction projects. It provides students with an enhanced understanding of procurement, the main forms of construction contract, their operation, and the roles and responsibilities of parties involved. It explores the construction team dynamics under standard forms of contract and examines practical applications of procurement routes and risk allocation in line with the RICS. Students will analyse key contracts with consideration of contract pricing strategies and client requirements. Key contractual processes, such as letters of intent, tendering procedures, and post-tender activities, including valuations, payments, and dispute resolution.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Active/Simulation based | 6 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 16 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 54 |
| Independent Study | 114 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and critique construction contracts and team responsibilities in complex projects. |
| LO2 | Evaluate procurement routes and risk allocation to make informed project decisions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report | Individual written work | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | Exam – classroom test | 180 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | ✔ | ✔ | |