Going out to Tender

[lucky1!!]

Hello,
We are currently looking to renovate and extend our 3 semi bed, we have planning permission, architect drawings and currently waiting on construction drawings. Next stage is to go out to tender. I was wondering if anyone might have a tender template that we could use? Any other advise or infomation on going out to tender would be appriciated.

 

[noproblem]

Have a chat with a QS, money well spent as you probably don't really understand what's involved.

 

[cremeegg]

Have a chat with a QS, money well spent as you probably don't really understand what's involved.

Couldn't agree more. A few hundred euro to a QS, best value you will get in the entire project.

 

[cloughy]

If you needed planning who is going to signoff at the end of the build? Surely you have a professional lined up, also who will review the tenders to see if they are like with like, and make sure its delivered to specification? And quantifying for stage payments etc.
Not really something for an ordinary person to take on.

 

[Nicklesilver]

Definitely get a QS. Will pay for themselves and short circuits any potential difficulties in negotiating claims with the builder during the build As the qs is on your side to keep costs under control. You may also need to make pre contract cuts to get to your budget and will be helpful here also.