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The work
stages of an
architect’s
service
The architect will require you to review this set of documents and obtain your authority before
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proceeding the procurement process, which typically entails the call for tenders. For clients other than
large governmental or institutional bodies, the architect and the other members of the professional
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team will identify contractors with capabilities and expertise best suited to your project. Alternatively,
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the tender will be open to all contractors.
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The tender documentation is circulated or advertised and offers are invited from contractors within
a certain timeframe. The professional team then evaluates the tenders received and compiles a
recommendation on the award of the building contract to the most suitable contractor(s). There may be
some negotiation before finality is reached. The building contract is agreed with respect to insurances,
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