CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 54
Topic #: 2

Ji Yuan is a procurement manager who is looking for a new supplier to complete reactive maintenance activities throughout his property portfolio. The reactive maintenance will include an array of plumbing tasks as well as fixing electrical items. Suppliers therefore need to be extremely skilled and knowledgeable about a variety of tasks. Ji Yuan has done some initial research and doesn't believe that there are many suppliers who can complete this type of contract. What type of tender should he use?

Anegotiated

Brestricted

Copen

Dcompetitive dialogue

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Suggested Answer: C

Open tenders should be used when the buyer expects there to be little interest / fewer bids. The opportunity is advertised widely allowing any supplier that wishes to submit a bid the opportunity.

The other options limit the number of suppliers and Ji Yuan doesn't want to do that, because he risks getting no interest and no supplier.

by Nenita at Oct 01, 2026, 03:25 AM

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Serita

1 day ago

I practiced a similar question where a manager had to choose a tender type based on supplier availability. I think an open tender might be too broad for Ji Yuan's needs.

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Layla

6 days ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about competitive dialogue being useful when requirements are complex. Could that apply here?

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Silvana

11 days ago

I think Ji Yuan might want to consider a restricted tender since he needs skilled suppliers for specific tasks. It seems like a good fit for his situation.

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