Project Control - Procurement Advice

Getting things right at procurement stage is usually the most reliable strategy for avoiding expensive and protracted disputes later in the construction process.

This rationale applies whether or not you are a construction employer, a contractor or a sub-contractor.

DAQS can provide the following range of procurement services and advice:

• Cost estimates and cost planning
• Choice of forms of main contract and sub-contract
• Preparation of tender documents, including bills of quantities (See Quantity Surveying Services)
• Advice on insurances
• Advice on collateral warranties, performance bonds and parent company guarantees.
• Analysis of tenders/selection of contractors and sub-contractors
• Risk analysis of warranties, bonds and guarantees
• Value engineering

DAQS recognises the importance of utilising the appropriate specialist expertise that circumstances demand.

DAQS works in conjunction with and provides technical support and advice to lawyers in drafting bespoke contract terms, warrantees, bonds and guarantees.