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Construction quotation comparison worksheet
Compare two construction offers using the same scope, area and specifications before judging the totals.
Use this blank template to structure a conversation with your appointed team. It contains no client records, market rates or verified project results.
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Align the basis
Give both bidders the same brief and drawing revision. Identify differences in covered area, specification and scope before comparing the final price.
Resolve an example difference
If one offer includes boundary walls and another excludes them, mark the scope difference and ask both bidders to reprice on the same basis. This is an illustrative example, not a real Buildscape quotation.
Confirm the revised offer
Ask each bidder to resolve open items in writing. Keep the comparison alongside the revised proposals and seek appropriate professional advice on contract terms.
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| Comparison item | Offer A — written position | Offer B — written position | Question to resolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing set and revision | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Scope: structure, finishes, services, external work | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Covered area and measurement method | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Material grades, brands and approved equivalents | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Allowances and provisional sums | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Professional appointments and authority fees | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Exclusions and owner-supplied items | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Payment milestones and evidence required | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Variation pricing and written approval | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Programme, dependencies and delay provisions | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Site supervision and inspection responsibilities | To complete | To complete | To complete |
| Reporting frequency and decision contact | To complete | To complete | To complete |