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| Procurement is the process of purchasing goods or services. |
The procurement process is a complex on that requires an understanding of business planning, cost estimating, forms of contract and market conditions. The overall process involves:
- Choosing a procurement route
- Preparing tender documentation
- Identifying potential suppliers
- Inviting potential suppliers to submit a tender (bid)
- Selecting the preferred supplier
- Agreeing terms with the preferred supplier
- Signing a contract with the preferred supplier
There are many different ways the design and construction of a built assets can be procured. The most commonly-used procurement routes are:
A comprehensive list of procurement routes can be found here.
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