Tender Estimating Services in Australia
Nextron Estimating Pty Ltd prepares the quantities and prices for your tender. We measure the tender drawings, price the work and give you a clear estimate and tender summary. You make the final margin and submission decisions.
At a Glance
- Service
- Tender takeoff, priced estimate and tender summary
- Who it is for
- Builders, contractors and trades pricing tenders
- You send
- Tender drawings, specifications, any bill of quantities and the closing date
- You receive
- A takeoff, priced estimate and tender summary you can check and adjust
- Timeframe
- Most residential estimates take 1 to 3 business days. Larger projects take longer, and we confirm the timeframe in your quote
- Office
- 26 Bendemeer Way, Palmview QLD 4553. We work with clients across Australia
What Is Tender Estimating?
A tender estimate is the priced cost of the work, built from the quantities in the tender documents. A builder or contractor uses it to set the submission price.
Tenders have closing dates. Tell us the date when you send the documents, and we will confirm whether we can meet it.
What Our Tender Estimates Include
Quantity takeoff
Quantities measured from the tender drawings and specifications.
Bill of quantities
A BOQ, where the tender requires one.
Pricing
Materials, labour and plant priced for each item.
Quote comparison
A comparison of subcontractor and supplier quotes that you supply.
Questions list
A list of questions to raise before the tender is submitted.
Tender summary
A summary showing where the costs sit.
How a Tender Estimate Is Prepared
We work through the tender documents in stages, so you can review each one before the closing date.
| Stage | What we do | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Documents received | Check the drawings, specifications and closing date | Confirmation of scope and timeframe |
| Quantity takeoff | Measure the drawings item by item | A takeoff you can check against the plans |
| Bill of quantities | Organise the quantities, where the tender needs a BOQ | A BOQ you can price or send out |
| Pricing | Price materials, labour and plant, and compare the quotes you supply | A priced estimate |
| Questions | List gaps and unclear items in the documents | Questions to raise before submission |
| Tender summary | Show where the costs sit | A summary to help you set your submission price |
Tenders We Price
Trade packages
Single trade packages priced for subcontractors.
Why Use an Outsourced Tender Estimator
More tender capacity
Price more tenders at once without hiring a full-time estimator.
Fewer missed items
Every item is listed by quantity, so you can check it against the documents.
You stay in control
You decide your margin and submit the tender. We prepare the figures.
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How It Works
Send your plans
Email the tender documents and tell us the closing date.
We confirm the scope
We confirm what is included and send a quote and timeframe.
We take off and price
We measure the plans and prepare the priced estimate.
You review and adjust
You review it and we make agreed adjustments.
Important Note
We prepare quantities and prices from the tender documents you supply. We do not guarantee that a tender will be won. You make the final margin and submission decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tender estimate?
A tender estimate is the priced cost of the work, built from the quantities in the tender documents. A builder uses it to set the price they submit.
Can you work to a tender deadline?
Tell us the closing date when you send the documents and we will confirm if we can meet it.
What is a bill of quantities?
A bill of quantities is an organised list of the quantities in a project that tenderers price. See our guide to the bill of quantities.
Do you price subcontractor quotes?
We can compare the subcontractor and supplier quotes that you supply, and show them against the takeoff.
What do you need to start?
The tender drawings and specifications, any bill of quantities, and the closing date.
Do you work outside Queensland?
Yes. Our office is in Palmview, Queensland, and we work with clients across Australia by email and phone.
Get a free quote
Send your plans for a free quote. Email info@nextronestimating.com.au or call +61 468 251 702, or use the estimate request form.
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