How should illustrative website samples be interpreted?
Sample Bills of Quantities, structural unit metrics, and sector archetypes shown on this portal illustrate format and measurement conventions across UK trades. They do not constitute binding contractual quotations for any specific site, postcode, or live tender package.
What are the respective deliverables and verification duties?
| Workstream | Included Deliverable | Measurement Basis | Client Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee Proposal & Review | Written scope quotation & turnaround confirmation (24–48 hrs target for small packages) | Uploaded PDF, DWG/DXF, IFC, or NBS files (up to 25 MB per form upload) | Confirm latest drawing revision numbers and package inclusions before instruction |
| Quantity & Material Takeoffs | Open-formula Excel schedules + colour-coded PDF zone markups + RFI log | Measured to RICS NRM1 / NRM2 or agreed builder format in m2, m3, m, kg, and nr | Check site-specific access, wastage tolerance (5%–10% typical), and supplier quotes |
| Cost Allowances & Prelims | Structured material, labour, plant, and preliminaries placeholders | UK regional benchmark assumptions stated explicitly alongside line items | Substitute live subcontractor quotes, overheads, and final commercial tender margin |
Who owns the intellectual property in finished Excel schedules?
Upon settled fee payment for a bespoke estimating commission, the instructing company or practitioner receives a full non-expiring licence to modify, brand, and issue the delivered Excel schedules and annotated drawing overlays within their tender submissions and project cost management workflows. Read our Privacy Policy and Contact Us page for bespoke SLA queries.
Terms & Service FAQs
Are the sample BoQ tables on this portal fixed-price tender quotes?
No. Sample estimates on /sample-estimates/ are illustrative format examples only. Every commissioned takeoff or cost estimate is priced against your specific drawing issue.
Who holds ownership over completed Microsoft Excel BoQ deliverables?
Upon settled invoice payment, the commissioning client receives a full unrestricted licence to edit, re-price, and issue the delivered Excel workbooks and marked-up PDF sheets for tender and project administration.
Does a quantity takeoff replace a site survey or structural engineer inspection?
No. Estimators measure strictly what is drawn and specified in the client drawing register; physical site inspections, geotechnical trial pits, and final contractor tender margin approvals remain the builder or developer responsibility.