| Variables | Description |
| Q1 | Tends to improve efficiency and quality of construction services to the clients due to the competition between contractors |
| Q2 | Achieving the best value for money by considering the quality and suitability of the services to meet client’s requirements |
| Q3 | Reduces corruption and favoritism |
| Q4 | Generates competition between contractors and thus helps in improving their performance in the industry |
| Q5 | Promotes Collusion |
| Q60 | Some of the leading contractors may not tender |
| Q7 | Communication is restricted between the supplier (contractor) and the procurer (client) |
| Q8 | In case of design bid build, design changes after the construction starts results in high cost and delays |
| Q9 | Use of low quality materials and labors by contractors to obtain high profit |
| Q10 | Advertising and selection cost is expensive |
| Q11 | Competitive tendering promotes the submission of non-competitive bids by the contractors (bid shopping) |
| Q12 | Negotiated contracts are less risky in terms of cost overrun and time delay |
| Q13 | Changes are easily acceptable as long as the client agrees |
| Q14 | Early involvement of the contractors in the projects |
| Q15 | Can achieve cost savings |
| Q16 | Can shorten total project duration |