Drew, D and Skitmore, M (1997) The effect of contract type and size on competitiveness in bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 15(5), pp. 469-489. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Multiple regression is used to construct a prediction equation relating bidder competitiveness (the depen-dent variable) to the independent variables of bidder, contract type and contract size. The regression model shows that differences in contractor competitiveness are greater for different contract sizes than for different contract types. The most competitive contractors appear to be those with a preferred contract size range. Such a model can be used as part of a more systematic approach in prequalifying contractors. It may also be used by contractors as a basis for assessing bidding performance.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | bidding; competitiveness; contract; contractor selection; regression analysis |
| Index terms: | multiple-regression, competitiveness, independent variable, contractor selection, bidder, regression analysis, bidding, regression model |
| Subjects: | statistical analysis, bidding, market analysis, tendering |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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