This module presents a systematic approach to the procurement of projects for construction works for projects of all sizes and complexity.

For the purposes of the module the ISO definition is adopted, ‘procurement’ is the process which creates, manages and fulfills contracts. Procurement commences once a need for services or construction works has been identified and ends when the services or construction works are completed. This means the processes from identification of a project up to receipt of tenders and award of contracts for its implementation, i.e., up to the point of commitment to start the supply of consulting services (e.g., design) and/or manufacture and/or construction of the works, as the case may be. The module will only consider those aspects of procurement up to the award of contract, and post-award (i.e., construction, operation and maintenance and eventual refurbishment or dismantling) are not considered.