[1.5.4] TENDER OPENING RECORD
At a time, date and location, which the tender shall be returned, should be clearly set out in the instruction to tenderers (Sometime called 'condition of tender') or in the invitation letter.
The completed one Original Set & One Copy of Tender Documents in hard copy and two DVDs in a sealed envelope containing soft copy of all tender submission are generally the submissions required by Employer.
Quantity Surveyor, Client, other members of the design team should be invited to be present to witness the opening of the tenders. A tender opening form should be noted the name of each tenderer, amount of basic tender (including amount of alternatives tender), basic tender programme (including the proposed programme), amount of bond, and any key comments/exclusions.

Once all tenders have been opened then the tender opening schedule should be signed and dated by all parties present as this will eventually form part of the tender report.