RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SELECTION OF A DESIGNER IN A TENDER PROCESS

Purpose:The main objective of this article is an attempt to define the risk factors associated with the selection of a designer in a tender procedure on the example of a biogas plant in Olsztyn.The study aims to understand what risks may arise in the process of selecting a designer and what actions can be taken to minimize them.The results are expected to provide practical guidance for decision-makers and tender participants to increase the efficiency and safety of the entire process.Design/methodology/approach: The theoretical part of the study is based on a review of the literature and familiarization with the tender procedure of the discussed investment.The empirical part, on the other hand, consists of a seminar and a survey.In order to analyse the results obtained, risk assessments were carried out according to the classical approach as a product of the probability of their occurrence and the effects to which they may lead.Findings: Choosing the right designer is crucial for the success of the entire investment.The decision made is not always optimal, despite the use of different selection methods, also taking into account computer tools supporting this process.Research limitations/implications: The limitations of the research are related to conducting the analysis among a selected, small group of designers.Future studies should be extended to include a larger group of experts and for another biogas plant investment in order to compare the results.Also, the interpretation of expert data could have been carried out in many different ways.Practical implications: So far, no similar survey has been carried out, which may be helpful for further tender procedures of this type to raise the investor's awareness when making decisions.Originality/value: The article attempts to identify risk factors, thus showing how complex and ambiguous the decision-making process is, especially in tender proceedings, where many criteria are evaluated, and the choice made is not always optimal.Particular attention should be paid to the important aspects of risk in order to reduce them in the future.The article is mainly addressed to decision-makers of tender processes, but it is also universal in nature, because risk and decision-making accompany people at every step.