This practice guide identifies the various types of procurement documents and provides a uniform format for the drafting and compilation of these documents. It also establishes a practical approach to uniformity and standardisation of procurement documents within an organisation and makes recommendations regarding the forms of contracts which should be used. It also contains a number of proforma component documents to facilitate a uniform approach.

• Understanding the structure of tender- and contract documents.
• Notes and templates for compilers of procurement documents.
• Notes and templates for calling for expression of interest.
• Using the standard cidb templates.
• Colour coding component documents.
• Providing for contract information in tender documents.
• SANS 10403: Formatting and compilation of construction procurement documents.
• SAICE Practice Manual #1: The use of South African standards in procurement.