Learning Center
This user-friendly tool will guide you step by step through all the processes at BSDQ and will help you become familiar with the Tendering Code in an accessible way.
Caution
The statements made in these pages do not constitute legal advice. They do not take into account particular facts or unique circumstances which could qualify or even modify them. They represent the interpretation that the Parties make of the rules that they have adopted and the application that the BSDQ makes of them. Consequently, the BSDQ, the ACQ, the CMEQ and the CMMTQ disclaim all liability with regard to any harm that may result from the use of this tool or from the inaccurate or incomplete information that it may contain.
Step 1 - First contact with the BSDQ
This step allows for understanding the BSDQ in general, becoming familiar with its terms and tools. It includes the commitment process and the guidelines to determine the timing for submitting a project to the BSDQ.
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What is the BSDQ? When is it applicable in a tendering process? What is the TES? Find the answers to these questions
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Understand how a contractor is bound to the BSDQ by their commitment.
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Learn the circumstances under which a contractor must use the BSDQ, for which projects, etc.
Step 2 - How to use the BSDQ
This step explains all the processes provided in the TES tool, from project registration to its closure with the BSDQ. Everything you need to know about preparation, submission, and acquisition of bids is covered here.
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How and by whom is a project registered with the BSDQ? Where and how can a contractor see the projects opened at the BSDQ?
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Access everything you need to know for the preparation of your submission.
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Depending on the circumstances, a tender may or must be accompanied by a security. Understand why and how.
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How to submit bids in the TES? What does an electronic submission entail? If you have these questions, this module is for you!
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Once the tenders are made, see what happens at the BSDQ. Learn when, how, and to whom they are made available, and how taking possession is done.
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What should a contractor do when they receive one or no tenders in a specialty? Article J-7 of the Code is designed for this purpose. How and when to make a J-7 request is explained in this module!
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Privilege offered to contractors submitting tenders committed with the BSDQ. See what withdrawal is and under what circumstances it is possible.
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Once submitted to the BSDQ, how long does the tender remain valid?
Step 3 - After the project owner's closure
At this stage, the production of the tabulation report and the awarding of contracts are handled. You will understand everything that happens following the project owner's closure, which concludes the BSDQ submission process.
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First step at the BSDQ following the closure with the project owner. What is the purpose of the tabulation report? What does it contain? Who has access to it? When does it become accessible?
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Understand how contracts are awarded and what the role of the BSDQ is at this stage.
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Under what circumstances does the BSDQ allow a recall of bids? See what is provided in the Code for this purpose.
Step 4 - Complaint
If a contractor believes that the rules of the Tendring Code have not been followed, they can file a complaint with the BSDQ. This module helps you understand the investigation process at the BSDQ when a complaint is made.
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See what happens at the BSDQ when a request for investigation is received. Understand the role of the BSDQ following this request.