• norsk
    • English
  • English 
    • norsk
    • English
  • Login
View Item 
  •   Home
  • Handelshøyskolen BI
  • Student papers
  • Master of Science
  • View Item
  •   Home
  • Handelshøyskolen BI
  • Student papers
  • Master of Science
  • View Item
JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

A best value approach (BVA) to supplier selection : A case study of best value procurement (BVP) in the Norwegian construction industry

Hamre, Linda; Borén, Sara
Master thesis
Thumbnail
View/Open
1718138.pdf (4.916Mb)
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2488915
Date
2017
Metadata
Show full item record
Collections
  • Master of Science [1530]
Abstract
It is a well-known fact that the construction industry has long been struggling with

project cost and duration overruns, quality, and safety measures. It is

characterized as conservative with low-bid contracting which has led to conflicts,

delays, and unexpected additional costs. These issues clearly identify the need for

a shift towards a more holistic view and increased focus on quality within the

industry. Among other, early supplier involvement, supplier integration, and

supplier selection have received further attention. At a time that requires close

cooperation between organizational units, as more innovations in the industry

come from suppliers, integration could affect industry development. The need to

improve supplier selection has led to several new tendering models, and this thesis

will further investigate one of these models, called the Best Value Approach.

Implementing a new procurement method requires a willingness to change as

implementing change often impacts relations of power, work tasks, and

professional identity of individuals affected. The objective of this thesis is to

understand what it takes to change from a traditional supplier selection based on

the lowest bid to alternative selection criteria. Hence, our research question is:

“How can a Best Value Approach aid construction client in supplier selection,

and what are the potential benefits and challenges of this approach?” To answer

this question, we have conducted a case study of the use of BVA in a pilot project

in Nye Veier, a newly established public client in the Norwegian construction

industry. BVA uses past performance documentation and interviews in addition to

price to identify the most qualified supplier. Data were collected through semistructured

interviews, observations, participation, and attendance at meetings

between Nye Veier and the involved contractors.

The findings from the study show a main driver for implementing BVA was the

issues related to high total costs in the industry. They confirmed that by using an

approach that focus more on quality and past performance, they were aided in

identifying the qualification of the supplier. Our study found that the approach

showed signs of providing cost-efficient and innovative solutions before project

completion. The focus on open communication and transparency contributed to a

constructive environment with emphasis on collaboration.
Description
Masteroppgave(MSc) in Master of Science in Business, Logistics, operations and supply chain management - Handelshøyskolen BI, 2017
Publisher
BI Norwegian Business School

Contact Us | Send Feedback

Privacy policy
DSpace software copyright © 2002-2019  DuraSpace

Service from  Unit
 

 

Browse

ArchiveCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsDocument TypesJournalsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsDocument TypesJournals

My Account

Login

Statistics

View Usage Statistics

Contact Us | Send Feedback

Privacy policy
DSpace software copyright © 2002-2019  DuraSpace

Service from  Unit