Consortium Agreement for Tenders and Projects
Consortium Agreements for Tenders and Projects
Bid together on terms agreed before submission — scope split, cost sharing, liability and what happens if you win.
- Advocates & Solicitors
- Offices in Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru
- Confidential, no obligation
Real lawyers, one team behind every matter
Who this is for
Sound familiar?
Contractors and suppliers bidding jointly for a project
Consultants forming a consortium for a government tender
Parties combining capability to meet tender qualification criteria
Consortium members needing exclusivity during a bid
What's at stake
What is really at stake
- 01Two or more parties decide to bid jointly.The deadline is close so the focus goes entirely into the submission.
- 02Then the bid wins and nobody has agreed who does which scope, how the price is split, who leads the client relationship, or who carries the loss if one member underperforms.
In plain words
Consortium Agreement for Tenders and Projects
A consortium agreement covering the bid process and costs, scope and work split, the lead member's role, pricing and payment flows, liability between members, exclusivity, confidentiality and what happens if the bid succeeds or fails.
What good looks like
Imagine winning a tender with the split, the leadership and the liability position already documented, so mobilisation starts immediately instead of with a negotiation.
What you get
What we deliver
Scope and fee are agreed in writing before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are getting.
- 01
Pre-bid exclusivity and confidentiality provisions
- 02
Scope split and lead member role defined
- 03
Bid cost sharing and pricing arrangements
- 04
Liability and default provisions between members
- 05
Post-award structure and transition provisions
How we work
Clear from the first conversation
- 1
Send a short request
Tell us what the matter is about. It takes under a minute and stays confidential.
- 2
Akmal sets a time with you
We reply within 30 minutes in office hours to arrange your consultation, online or at our KL or JB office.
- 3
Advice, then a written proposal
You get a clear view of the issues and options, then a written scope and fee proposal.
- 4
Work begins on the agreed scope
Akmal leads the matter with a team of our lawyers, working to the scope you approved. You get regular updates at every key step.
Who leads your matter
Led by Akmal Saufi, supported by our team
Akmal leads your matter as Partner. Depending on the work, other lawyers in our team handle parts of it day to day, with Akmal overseeing the matter.
Akmal Saufi
Partner, Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co
- Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysia
- Over 13 years in transactional work: M&A, joint ventures, land and infrastructure
- LLB (Hons), International Islamic University Malaysia
The team behind your matter
Meet the team →Who we have acted for
Organisations we have acted for
Federal government agencies & statutory bodies
Johor state bodies & local authorities
Government-linked companies
Private sector & NGOs
Shown with permission. Government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies are identified as such. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement by any government, ministry or agency.
Next step
Request a consultation with Akmal
- 1Send a short request. It takes under a minute.
- 2Akmal reviews it and arranges a time with you.
- 3You get clear advice, then a written scope and fee proposal.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
Your details stay confidential. Sending a request does not mean you have appointed us.
- Licensed advocates & solicitors
- Professional indemnity insured
- Offices in KL & JB
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Send a short request and Akmal will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.
Is a consortium the same as a joint venture?
Who contracts with the client?
What if one member drops out mid-bid?
What is Legal That Works?
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
Who will be helping me?
Before you sign
The cost of waiting
The time to agree the split is before the bid is submitted. Afterwards, the member with the client relationship holds all the leverage.
We reply within 30 minutes · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm
