The Challenge
Don’t underestimate the complexity, diversity & quantity of equipment required for a new hotel.
Introduction
- Are you working on a new hotel project or resort?
- Perhaps you are a hotel owner, hotel operator, developer or local consultant.
- Still to purchase the operating supplies and equipment(OS&E)?
Did You Know?
- The value of the operating equipment for large hotel projects can be many millions of Euros.
- New hotels often need over 4000 products, from over 50 suppliers, in many countries.
- Products must conform to international hotel quality and safety standards.
- Professional procurement will lead to significant savings.
Who is my service for?
International Hotel operators, owners, developers & procurement companies.
Strategic partner
I often provide procurement services with a local strategic partner. e.g. logistics companies, developers, designers, FF&E procurement companies.
How do I charge?
Normally a fixed fee is agreed with Client.
Principles
- Complete Client confidentiality.
- No hidden costs or commissions from suppliers.
- Commitment to safety, quality and value.
My Procurement Package in a Nutshell
- Preparation of equipment (OS&E) lists (over 4000 items) with quantities.
- Guidance on standards, suppliers & manufacturers .
- Tender process for main OS&E ( those items imported by Client).
- Budget estimates, time management.
- Ensure operators brand and supplier requirements are met .
- Arrange samples.
- Logistics.
- Client is responsible for placing orders, & payments .
Web Based Procurement Service
My service is web based as projects, and stakeholders are usually in diverse locations.
Competitive tendering
- The selection of suppliers & products is normally through competitive tendering ensuring best quality and value for money.
- Local projects’ needs, terms and conditions are met, including delivery & installation dates.
- Pre-qualified suppliers are agreed with Client (normally 2 or 3 per main bid package). If project is to be fast-tracked (opening in less than 12 months) then single sourcing may be required.
- The Client’s and or Operator’s own suppliers are included in the tender process.
Online Showcase of Products and ‘My Project Wishlist’.
www.robertdunn.eu/#showcase
- The showcase is exclusively for my five star hotel Clients.
- Helps Clients and operators in the selection process of key items.
- Presents some of best suppliers and manufacturers (over 200) and over 1000 of the main products required for a new hotel. (Includes items that are high visibility, customer contact items and also critical equipment that is essential for the operation of hotel.
- Most of the items have five star hotel operator references and many have been used in projects I have been involved with.
- Registered Clients have access to the Showcase and can create their own ‘Project Wish-list’ for those items to be included in the tender process.
About Suppliers and Manufacturers.
- Provide high-quality, cost competitive products
- Reliable services.
- Green in manufacturing process in terms of water usage, energy efficiency, sustainability of materials and effect on environment.
- Most conform to ISO standards (9001 & 14001) & use western managed quality control systems.
- Proven history of successful projects.
About Products and Brands.
- Many products direct from international manufacturers.
- Conform to operator’s brand and product standards.
- Conform to international five star hotel standards.
- Conform to local & national standards, codes and regulations.
- Conform to fire, safety, health and hygiene and electrical standards BS EN ISO ANSI or local equivalent.
- Green in terms of water usage, energy efficiency, and recycling reusing.
- Balance of design, functionality and durability
