ISO 10845-1:2010, Construction procurement

ISO 10845 is series of international standards entitled 'Construction procurement' which cover various areas of procurement within the construction industry. Each standard relates to a different aspect of procurement. This series provides a generic and standard set of processes, procedures and methods for a procurement system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective.

This series of standards is especially relevant for developing countries that lack experience and instruments in this field and may be used to improve international trade. ISO 10845-1 provides a framework around which public, private and international organizations may develop their procurement systems to achieve fair competition, to reduce the possibilities for abuse and to improve predictability in procurement outcomes.

Part 1: Processes, methods and procedures

Part 2: Formatting and compilation of procurement documentation

Part 3: Standard conditions of tender

Part 4: Standard conditions for the calling for expressions of interest

Part 5: Participation of targeted enterprises in contracts

Part 6: Participation of targeted partners in joint ventures in contracts

Part 7: Participation of local enterprises and labour in contracts

Part 8: Participation of targeted labour in contracts