| Competitive Tendering | Negotiation |
| No discussion and deviation is allowed | Discussion is permissible as well as deviations |
| Less period of time is given for the contractors to study the project | Wide period of time is given for the contractors to study the project |
| Reduces risks to the client i.e. less cover priced bids | Promotes the use of cover prices |
| Expensive | Cheaper |
| Time consuming | Save time |