Pre-tender Estimate 1

A Procuring Entity (PE) sought guidance as follows:

1. Clarification is required in relation to the process for determining the procurement methodology for works contracts, specifically, whether adding the 15% before deciding on the methodology should be based solely on the in-house estimate;
2. Whether in an instance where market sounding is not used, and the quotes received from bidders exceed the ceiling for the selected procurement method, it is permissible to proceed with the procurement process, or is it advisable to retender?