BTEC HND in QS & BE

Program

BTEC HND in QS & BE

Unit / Module

Tendering and Estimating

Assessment

Assignment 1 Tender Procedures & Estimating

Lecturer

Ms. S. Kavitha

Student Name

ID

Date Handed Over

01st November 2013.

Student to
Tick if
Attempted

Initial Submission Date

Criteria Met?
Grading
Opportunity Initially On Resubmission

Date Due

HNDQS/MT/26/__

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Re-Submission
Date

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P1.1
P1.2
P1.3
P2.1
P2.2
P2.3
P2.4
P3.1
P3.2
P3.3
P3.4
P4.1
P4.2
P4.3

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M1
M2
M3
D1
D2
D3
Final Grade

Distinction (D)

Merit (M)

Pass (P)

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Important Information for Students

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Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce
must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances (Please refer
to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard referencing where a

reference list/Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment.

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can
hand over the assignment. A one week grace period maybe extended with prior approval
from the Program Manager Undergraduate.

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refer to Student Handbook on Assignments Re-submission).

Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the re-submitted assignment will
mean that results cannot be released for the respective unit.

Please read, follow and reference both the contents of the unit outline and the grading
criteria of the assignment before completing this assignment.

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Plagiarism:
While research and discussion are an essential part of an assignment, the deliberate copying of
someone elses work or unacknowledged copying from printed or electronic sources is NOT
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Assignment 01
A private investor is initiating a plan of building a large shopping mall named Buy in Lavania in
Mount Lavania. He wants to build a 10 storey building and make it a landmark of Mount Lavania,
adopting more new technology. He is in the process of developing the best design for his
construction and design will be completed by end of next month.
Discuss the following issues, regard this project.
1. Client plays a major role throughout the lifecycle of the project. Specify typical clients for
which tenders are required. (P1.1)
2. Once the design is developed, the contractor has to be chosen. The client wishes to go either
open or selective tendering. Before deciding on the tender type, describe the stages of open and
selective tendering. (P4.1)
3. Once the tender type is confirmed, the contract type for this project has to be decided. Select a
contract type for this project with reasons. (P4.3)
4. Since the client needs a very quality project, it is decided to go for selective tendering. In
selective tendering, the bidders will be short listed based on their pre-qualification. Specify the
factors that are used to create select lists of bidders. (P4.2)
5. In this tender, BOQ plays a vital role in contractors estimating. Demonstrate how the bill of
quantities format can be prepared by the consultant and how the contractor can use it to build
up estimates. (P3.1)
6. In an estimate buildup of this project, basic rates will be calculated initially and the top
management will decide on the overhead and profit margin of the project, before applying to
the tender.
6.1. The management has decided the profit margin as 8 % for this project. There are critical
factors used affected this decision. Determine the critical factors. (P3.2)

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6.2. Overheads of this project are identified below.
Item

Cost in Rs.

Site access roads & maintenance

900,250.00

Accommodation of site labour

500,000.00

Head office utilities such as lights, telephone, stationery supplies,

1,343,570.00

furniture etc.
Salaries of Workshop & Yard store keepers, Drivers, Foreman, Mechanics

10,320,000.00

& Workmen
Fencing & protection

210,000.00

Cleaning Contractor & Consultant Site Offices

450,000.00

Setting out & measurements

500,000.00

Preparing samples for testing

650,000.00

Insurance, Interest and taxes on business

450,000.00

Insurance of work & workmen's compensation

800,000.00

6.2.1. Calculate the head office overhead and site overhead separately. (P3.4)
6.2.2. If the basic cost of the tender is Rs. 321, 315, 300.00. Calculate the head office
overhead margin and site overhead margin of this project.
7. Health, safety & welfare are important issues in the construction. Preplanning of these, will
avoid unwanted big expenditures. Evaluate how the health, safety and welfare plan affects this
tender (P3.3)
8. The client, consultant and the contractor might have several limitations when they are going
for a selective tender. Determine the constraints which may apply to this tender process. (P1.2)
9. Documentation is very important in the construction contracts. Any dispute arises, will be
resolved based on the documentation evidence. Describe the scope of contractual
documentation required to support the tender process (P1.3)
10. There some items of the shopping mall have been given for you to estimate. Calculate the rate
including overhead and profit margin. (P2.4)

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10.1. Grade 30 reinforced concrete for 225 x 225 mm columns in ground floor.
10.1.1. Find the rate per m3
10.1.2. Find the rate per m
10.2. 150mm block wall, Block of 150mm thick, 200 x 400 mm, on Stretcher Bond on 1:5
cement: sand mortar. Find the rate per m2.
10.3. Painting walls with two coats of weather shield paint. Find the rate per m2.
Note:
In order to do the each estimate, you have to do the following tasks,
a) Produce a method statement suitable for compiling unit cost for each. (P2.3)
b) This construction is based in Colombo. Collect quotations/ bills from suppliers in
Colombo, for Material, Plant & Labour. Attach them to the document to make it more
reliable. (P2.1) Use the overhead and profit margin you obtained from Task 6.
c) While calculating the prices, use NRM for the measurement systems. (P2.2)
You are allowed to refer BSR (Building Schedule of Rates) published by ICTAD, as guidance
with a proper reference.

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Merit Grade:
Performance Descriptors

Indicative Characteristics

In order to achieve a

Contextualized
evidence

The Learners evidence shows.

To achieve the
grade will need to
student.

Merit the leaner must

M1 Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions

Effective judgments have been made

Effective judgments
have been made on
Complex problems with more than one variable
deciding the
have been explored
contract type in
An effective approach to study and research has Task 03.
been applied

M2 Select/design and
apply appropriate
methods/ techniques

Relevant theories and techniques have been applied Calculating the

overhead margins
A range of methods and techniques have been
with appropriate
applied
technique, using the
A range of sources of information has been used
data given in Task
The selection of methods and techniques/sources 6.2.2.
has been justified the design of methods/techniques
has been justified

Complex information/data has been synthesized

and

processed

appropriate

learning

methods/techniques have been applied

M3 Present and
communicate findings

The appropriate structure and approach has been The overall

document should be
used
presented in a
Coherent,
logical
development
of
professional report
principles/concepts for the intended audience
structure.

A range of methods of presentation have been used

and technical language has been accurately used

Communication has taken place in familiar and

unfamiliar contexts

The communication is appropriate for familiar and

unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have

been used

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Distinction Grade:
Performance Descriptors Indicative Characteristics

In order to achieve a

Contextualized
evidence

The Learners evidence shows.

To achieve the
grade will need to
student.

distinction the leaner

must
D 1 Use critical reflection
to evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions.

Conclusions

have

been

arrived

at

through

synthesis of ideas and have been justified

The validity of results has been evaluated using

defined criteria

Self-criticism of approach has taken place

Realistic improvements

Critically reflect your

own work and
evaluate with
supplementary
information building
up rates in Task 10.

have been proposed

against defined characteristics for success

D 2 Take responsibility
for managing and
organizing activities

Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated

Substantial activities, projects or investigations

have been planned, managed and organized

Activities have been managed

The unforeseen has been accommodated

The importance of interdependence has been

Use various methods

to plan, manage and
organize activities to
complete the report
and submit on time
with appropriate
structure.

recognized and achieved

D 3 Demonstrate
convergent/lateral/
creative thinking

Ideas have been generated and decisions taken

Self-evaluation has taken place

Convergent and lateral thinking have been applied

Problems have been solved

Innovation and creative thought have been applied

Receptiveness to new ideas is evident

Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar

Demonstration of
effective thinking
have been done
throughout the report
and finding solutions
for the scenario by
applying the theory.

contexts

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Grading Matrix
Grade code

Assignment 1

P1.1

P1.2

P1.3

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P2.4

P3.1

P3.2

P3.3

P3.4

P4.1

P4.2

P4.3

M1

M2

M3

D1

D2

D3

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