Variation pricing worksheet
Build a net variation from additions, omissions and supporting quantities, then connect it to the instruction and programme assessment.
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How to use it
Measure the change against the original scope. Use positive quantities for additions and negative quantities for omissions; enter the agreed pricing basis.
Variation pricing worksheet
Measure the change against the original scope. Use positive quantities for additions and negative quantities for omissions; enter the agreed pricing basis.
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Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Variation pricing worksheet
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| Item / instruction | Description | Quantity | Unit | Rate (£) | Net amount (£) | Source / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH-07 / I-07 | New partition | 80 | m² | £55.00 | £4,400.00 | Drawing P-104 D; rate build-up RB-07 |
| CH-07 / I-07 | Omit original partition | -40 | m² | £30.00 | -£1,200.00 | Baseline P-104 C; tender rate T-12 |
The example is £4,400 less £1,200 = £3,200 excluding VAT. It is submitted, not agreed; any time effect needs its own programme assessment.
Understanding your results
The example is £4,400 less £1,200 = £3,200 excluding VAT. It is submitted, not agreed; any time effect needs its own programme assessment.
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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