What Is Tender Estimating?
Tender estimating is estimating support prepared specifically to inform a tender or bid submission. It reviews project scope, drawings and specifications, and available quantities — whether from a takeoff, a BOQ, or pricing information you already hold — and organises them into a pricing structure and supporting documentation suited to the tender's requirements and deadline. Depending on project scope and information provided, it can build on estimating work already completed or start from the tender documents alone.
What This Covers
Depending on project scope and the tender requirements, this service may cover:
- Project scope review specific to the tender or bid requirements
- Drawings and specifications review
- Quantities from takeoff or BOQ, where already available
- Pricing structure aligned to the tender requirements
- Trade or package-based cost breakdowns
- Assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions for the submission
Not every tender includes the same information — coverage is based on the tender documents and pricing information you're able to provide.
Who Uses This Service?
Tender Estimating support is typically used by:
- Main contractors
- Subcontractors
- Developers
- Construction consultants
- Tendering teams preparing a submission
- In-house estimators supporting a bid
What You Receive
Completed tender estimating support typically includes:
- A structured pricing breakdown ready to support submission
- Supporting documentation organised by trade or package
- Documented assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions
- Reference back to the drawings, quantities, and pricing information used
The exact layout and file format are agreed with you as part of scope review.
How It Works
- 1
Tender Documentation
You share the tender documents, drawings, specifications, and any quantities or pricing information already available.
- 2
Scope Review
We review the tender requirements and confirm the scope of estimating support with you before work begins.
- 3
Quantities & Pricing Review
Available quantities, BOQs, and pricing information are reviewed and organised against the tender requirements.
- 4
Pricing Structure Development
A pricing structure is developed to support your submission, organised by trade or package.
- 5
Assumptions & Exclusions
Assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions are documented so the basis of the submission is clear.
- 6
Submission-Ready Delivery
The completed estimating support is delivered to you in the agreed format, ready to support your tender submission.
Documents & Information Required
Tender estimating can work from available project and tender documentation such as:
- Tender documents and instructions to tenderers
- Construction drawings and specifications
- Quantities or a BOQ, where already available
- Pricing or rate information you're able to provide
- Scope notes, or areas to include or exclude
- Submission deadline and format requirements
Not every tender requires every document — we'll confirm what's needed, including your submission deadline, during scope review.
Quality & Technical Review
Every tender estimate is reviewed against the source tender documents, quantities, and stated assumptions before it's delivered, checking the pricing structure and figures for accuracy and consistency. This technical review is carried out by our estimating team as a standard part of the service.