Tender Preparation
Services


Tender Preparation
Services


Tender Preparation
Services

Construction Tendering Service
To Win More Building Contracts

Construction Tendering Service
To Win More Building Contracts


This service is for builders who want to increase their win-rate and be awarded more work.


This service supports the full tender run including the builders scope, subcontractor quote requests & pre-submission pricing queries from subbies, quote comparison & viability (whether their price reflects market rates to reduce delivery risk) plus listing any clarifications & tags passed on from subbies that may present a margin risk which are not owned by the builder.


The result is a tender-ready price that’s clear on scope, materials, labour hour allowances and any site specific risk - so you can confidently submit your price without the guesswork.


If you need help tightening your win-rate, we step in with construction-literate advice that's backed with 19+ years of on-site building and Quantity Surveying experience that's focused on winning you more work - without putting your margin at undue risk.


Give us a call or email directly for a chat about previous projects.


This service is for builders who want to increase their win-rate and be awarded more work.


This service supports the full tender run including the builders scope, subcontractor quote requests & pre-submission pricing queries from subbies, quote comparison & viability (whether their price reflects market rates to reduce delivery risk) plus listing any clarifications & tags passed on from subbies that may present a margin risk which are not owned by the builder.


The result is a tender-ready price that’s clear on scope, materials, labour hour allowances and any site specific risk - so you can confidently submit your price without the guesswork.


If you need help tightening your win-rate, we step in with construction-literate advice that's backed with 19+ years of on-site building and Quantity Surveying experience that's focused on winning you more work - without putting your margin at undue risk.


Give us a call or email directly for a chat about previous projects.

Priced
Properly

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  1. Tender Documents

Send the plans to be reviewed along with submission due date. A fee proposal will be sent through within 24 hours for your review and acceptance.

  1. Subcontractor List

Once accepted, you receive the subcontractor workbook to complete with details of those who you wish to submit a price.

screenshot of microsoft excel workbook thats used for subcontractor contact and pricing details by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of Proton Mail application showing blurred out email as request for pricing to subcontractors by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Request For Pricing

A request for pricing is then sent to all sub-contractors that includes project specific requirements & any contract conditions. Any queries raised by subbies are volleyed by SubsQS.

  1. Detailed Takeoff

Pricing drawings are labelled and loaded into CostX for the detailed trade takeoff prior to being arranged in sequence-order within the estimate body.

screenshot of CostX workbook showing highlighted green dimensions and building plans by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of CostX summary level with building elements and blurred pricing by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Summary Layout

The trade summary is presented in an elemental layout, with each item having its own 'back-end' breakdown showing what each line total contains.

  1. Carpentry Takeoff

While your subcontractors are pricing away - builders materials, labour hours and preliminary items are measured in detail and rated.

screenshot of CostX pricing workbook showing carpentry measured items and blurred pricing by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of blurred subcontractor quote by subsqs
  1. Subcontractor Input

Based on the outcome of the quote comparison, the 'best' price is selected for use in the estimate. Any quote clarifications or tags that are not included at builders-risk will be carried through to the tender letter under clarifications and or exclusions.

  1. Carpentry Rates

The last piece of the puzzle to arrive is the Merchant quote.


We don't use quantities from merchant quotes, only their rates. You will have been caught out by this - material types differ, quantities well above / below etc.


Once the carpentry scope is complete, we'll make a time to catch up for any questions.

screenshot of microsoft excel pricing workbook with blurred building costs and pricing by SubsQS Ltd
photograph of a phone being held by a human hand showing a report prepared by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Draft Review

Be it at home, cafe or over video, you'll need to find an hour to sit down with us so are familiar with the estimate to the point you're able to answer any questions your client might have for you.

  1. Final Revision

Post catch-up, generally the only changes made are to carpentry labour hours. All crews have different strengths and weaknesses so the estimate gets a final tweak to reflect this.

image of the final tender preparation for builders estimate report prepared by SubsQS Ltd
Computer generatoed icon showing yellow folder with white paper files by SubsQS
Computer generated icon showing yellow folder with white paper files by SubsQS
  1. Covering Letter

A cover letter with estimated cost, provided documentation plus any tags & clarifications is issued along with the detailed estimate report in its entirety for you to submit at your discretion.

  1. Handover Files

The quotes received will have been neatly labelled and are returned to you in a folder with the last-received email from each subcontractor (for acceptance sake - should the job proceed). The complete quote workbook that talks to the labelled quotes is also in there for your records.

Subby Workbook screenshot completed by SubsQS
screenshot of microsoft windows folders thats used for subcontractor detail collation by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of microsoft windows folders thats used for subcontractor detail collation by SubsQS Ltd
custom-image-showing-pdf-and-microsoft-outlook-icons-by-subsqs-ltd
  1. Tender Documents

Send the plans to be reviewed along with submission due date. A fee proposal will be sent through within 24 hours for your review and acceptance.

screenshot of CostX workbook showing highlighted green dimensions and building plans by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of CostX workbook showing highlighted green dimensions and building plans by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Detailed Takeoff

Pricing drawings are labelled and loaded into CostX for the detailed trade takeoff prior to being arranged in sequence-order within the estimate body.

screenshot of microsoft excel workbook thats used for subcontractor contact and pricing details by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of microsoft excel workbook thats used for subcontractor contact and pricing details by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Subcontractor List

Once accepted, you receive the subcontractor workbook to complete with details of those who you wish to submit a price.

screenshot of Proton Mail application showing blurred out email as request for pricing to subcontractors by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of Proton Mail application showing blurred out email as request for pricing to subcontractors by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Request For Pricing

A request for pricing is then sent to all sub-contractors that includes project specific requirements & any contract conditions. Any queries raised by subbies are volleyed by SubsQS.

Green microsoft excel icon by SubsQS
screenshot of CostX pricing workbook showing carpentry measured items and blurred pricing by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Carpentry Takeoff

While your subcontractors are pricing away - builders materials, labour hours and preliminary items are measured in detail and rated.

screenshot of microsoft windows folders thats used for subcontractor detail collation by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of microsoft windows folders thats used for subcontractor detail collation by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Handover Files

The quotes received will have been neatly labelled and are returned to you in a folder with the last-received email from each subcontractor (for acceptance sake - should the job proceed). The complete quote workbook that talks to the labelled quotes is also in there for your records.

screenshot of blurred subcontractor quote by subsqs
screenshot of blurred subcontractor quote by subsqs
  1. Subcontractor Input

Based on the outcome of the quote comparison, the 'best' price is selected for use in the estimate. Any quote clarifications or tags that are not included at builders-risk will be carried through to the tender letter under clarifications and or exclusions.

screenshot of microsoft excel pricing workbook with blurred building costs and pricing by SubsQS Ltd
screenshot of microsoft excel pricing workbook with blurred building costs and pricing by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Carpentry Rates

The last piece of the puzzle to arrive is the Merchant quote.


We don't use quantities from merchant quotes, only their rates. You will have been caught out by this - material types differ, quantities well above / below etc.


Once the carpentry scope is complete, we'll make a time to catch up for any questions.

photograph of a phone being held by a human hand showing a report prepared by SubsQS Ltd
photograph of a phone being held by a human hand showing a report prepared by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Draft Review

Be it at home, cafe or over video, you'll need to find an hour to sit down with us so are familiar with the estimate to the point you're able to answer any questions your client might have for you.

image of the final tender preparation for builders estimate report prepared by SubsQS Ltd
image of the final tender preparation for builders estimate report prepared by SubsQS Ltd
  1. Final Revision

Post catch-up, generally the only changes made are to carpentry labour hours. All crews have different strengths and weaknesses so the estimate gets a final tweak to reflect this.

Computer generated icon showing yellow folder with white paper files by SubsQS
Computer generated icon showing yellow folder with white paper files by SubsQS
  1. Covering Letter

A cover letter with estimated cost, provided documentation plus any tags & clarifications is issued along with the detailed estimate report in its entirety for you to submit at your discretion.

costx screenshot of trade summary estimate by subsqs
costx screenshot of trade summary estimate by subsqs
  1. Summary Layout

The trade summary is presented in an elemental layout, with each item having its own 'back-end' breakdown showing what each line total contains.

Priced
Properly

FAQ

What is included in a professional tender preparation package?

Tender packages include a fully priced Schedule of Quantities (SoQ), trade-specific take-offs, Carpentry Materials, Labour & P&G breakdown and a summary of tender risks. This ensures your bid is both competitive and profitable.

Can you work with my specific builder's margins and overheads?

Absolutely. We build your tender based on your specific labour rates, supplier discounts and required margins to ensure the final price is tailored to your business profile.

How does a QS help a builder win more tenders?

By using a professional QS, your tenders are presented with institutional-grade accuracy. This builds trust with architects and clients while identifying hidden scope that others might miss.

What is the cost and turnaround time for tender preparation?

For residential dwellings, a full tender run starts from $2700+GST with a typical turnaround time of around 10 working days.