Creating an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Introduction

An Expression of Interest is generally used at an early stage of the project (eg estimating), to help find suppliers that are willing to provide pricing & estimates.

There are 2 main ways of creating an Expression of Interest

1) By using the Market Engagement tool 

2) Manually, as explained below

Who can access this area

You can access the Market Engagement tool on any project where you have editing rights.

Some useful background information 

The creation of an EOI, Enquiry & Award follows the same basic process on LSC, which is supported by the use of a 3 step wizard. 

Step 1) Select Workpackge

Step 2) Configure Enquiry 

Step 3) Select Process

Once you have mastered the three steps, all types of procurements follow the same process.

How do I create an Expression of Interest

Follow the steps below to create an EOI manually, 

1) Navigate to your desired project and select '+Create New Enquiry' 

2) Select your desired workpackage for the EOI

Note: you also have the ability to create an Ad-Hoc workpackage which is covered at the bottom of this article

3) Configure your workpackage, providing detail where possible

• Providing an enhanced description will aid Suppliers understanding
• Ensure you select the require radius from the selection
• You may opt to provide an 'estimated value' (not mandatory)
• Limit suppliers by applying labels 
• Amend the trades (if required) 
• When finished press Next

4) Select process

• Select Expression of Interest 
• Check the EOI closing date (amend if required) 
• When finished press Next

The platform will ask if you wish to create another Enquiry now, and will return you to the Enquiry Dashboard at EOI stage