Tenders were created to make the procedure of selecting the best bids as
unambiguous and uncontroversial as possible. Because of the frequent tensions
between investors and participants however, tenders particularly public ones,
don't enjoy the greatest of reputations in Poland. What could be the solution?
Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe (PPL) Porty Lotnicze's selection of the main
contractor for the development of Okęcie airport and ING Real Estate's decision
as to who would build their retail complex, Złote Tarasy, are two recent
examples of major tenders for construction work. The tenders followed quite
different procedures, which is perhaps why, whereas the former tender
commission's choice was disputed by the unsuccessful bidders, the latter did not
experience any such problems.
Problems with documentation
"What is quite astonishing is the fact that major, respectable construction
companies in Poland do a sloppy job preparing their tender documents. It is not
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