Tender comparison template
Compare quotations on the same scope and show the adjustments needed to make their totals comparable.
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How to use it
Record omissions, qualifications and evidence for each adjustment. Keep the submitted price distinct from the adjusted comparison price.
Tender comparison template
Record omissions, qualifications and evidence for each adjustment. Keep the submitted price distinct from the adjusted comparison price.
Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.
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Completed fictional example
Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Tender comparison template
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| Tenderer | Submitted price (£) | Scope additions (£) | Scope deductions (£) | Comparable price (£) | Qualification / evidence | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builder A | £180,000.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £180,000.00 | Includes common schedule SW-01 rev C | Lowest comparable price in this example |
| Builder B | £170,000.00 | £14,000.00 | £0.00 | £184,000.00 | Excludes services; comparable quote Q-S01 £14,000 | £184,000 comparable; clarify programme and quality |
Do not choose solely on the adjusted total. Review competence, scope, programme, payment terms and unresolved risks. All example prices exclude VAT.
Understanding your results
Do not choose solely on the adjusted total. Review competence, scope, programme, payment terms and unresolved risks. All example prices exclude VAT.
How it works
The workbook provides blank working records. Grey cells calculate from the entered inputs; yellow cells are for your information. The completed example stays on this page.
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