COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TENDERS – RELIABLE SERVICE, CHATHAM

1. TENDER ASSESSMENT & FEES

Within 24 hours of receiving the tender package, I review and confirm whether it can be processed within the available timeframe. Fees are charged at my current hourly rate, or a fixed price can be agreed if preferred. Please note that direct costs such as printing, stationery, and travel will be charged separately.

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2. SUPPLY CHAIN SCHEDULE

I compile a schedule of subcontract trades and suppliers for each tender, presented in an enquiries tracker, allowing you to add details of your preferred subcontractors / suppliers.

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3. SUBCONTRACT PACKAGES

I prepare subcontractor and supplier packages for issue to your supply chain, including take-offs and builders’ quantities where required.

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4. SITE VISIT

I carry out a site visit and produce a full photographic record for reference, supporting both subcontractors and your internal bid team.

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5. TENDER PRICING

I prepare a detailed tender analysis in a standardised Excel format for clarity and ease of adjustment at tender settlement. This includes:

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• Summary of all client contingency, provisional sums, PC sums, and dayworks.

• Summary of proposed MC provisional sums.

• Fully priced general and project-specific preliminaries.

• Measured and priced schedule of works not covered elsewhere.

• Subcontractor price schedules by trade, with quote analysis where applicable.

• Supplier price schedules with analysis, where applicable.

• Allowances for notional items (e.g, BWIC).

• OHP allowance for adjustment at settlement.

• Risk and inflation allowances for adjustment at settlement.
   

A schedule of qualifications and clarifications to support risk management during settlement.
 

6. TENDER SUBMISSION PRICING DOCUMENT

I produce a draft tender submission pricing document, all set for completion and adjustment at tender settlement.
 

7. CODE OF ESTIMATING PRACTICE

All processes are generally in line with the CIOB Code of Estimating Practice, though my approach is flexible and can be tailored to individual client needs. I follow this process for the construction sector. For more information, get in touch with our team.