General Builders & Main Contractors

We provide a full Tender Estimating Service. From the tender invitation arriving at your office to completion of the Form of Tender we can provide the following: - 

  • A critical analysis of the project with a full commercial risk assessment on the viability of the project and the Conditions of Contract.
  • A full enquiry service to subcontractors, material suppliers and any specialist designers with a summary cost comparison on receipt of offers.
  • Establishment of Design & Tender Query List together with Commercial Risk Assessment Model. 
  • Production of a Tender Phase Commercial Risk assessment.
  • Advice on Margin, Tender Letter of Offer and Conditions of Contract.
  • Delivery of entire Tender File.



  • Creation of a Bill of Quantities or Schedule of Works depending on level of Tender Information.
  • Production of a complete analytical cost breakdown of labour, plant, material and consumables involved in the project, tailored to your specific accountancy requirements for future cost reporting and focused on in-house trades, together with a detailed Tender Analysis and Cost Control Summary.
  • A detailed set of Preliminaries, again in line with specific accountancy and cost reporting practices.
  • Attendance at Tender Settlement meeting and Presentation of Tender Estimate.
  • Preparation of and Delivery of Form of Tender & other Tender Deliverables.

We can also provide –

  • Tender Phase Construction Programme.
  • Detailed Risk Assessments & Method Statements on key aspects of the Project Works.
  • Development of H&S (Tender Phase) Plan.
  • Attendance at Pre-Acceptance and other Post Tender meetings.
  • Post Contract & Construction Phase QS Services as required.