Assessing innovation in comparative tender assessment in the road sector

Innovation in the field of road construction offers significant industry benefits by making an important contribution to economic growth and enhancing the quality of roads. However, achieving innovative road development practices has become a challenge for the road industry. This research examines the factors related to innovation in the bid evaluation process. It proposes a model of innovation and bid evaluation to explore a variety of components and factors of innovation. The result shows that road contractors’ experience in the use of innovative materials is essential, this could boost the bidders’ confidence and lead to improved road quality.