Quantity Surveying Tenders and Contracts

A quantity surveying tender is a public sector notice inviting quantity surveyors or cost consultants to price, measure and manage the costs of a construction or refurbishment project. Buyers use it to appoint a firm for cost planning, cost control and final account work.

NHS trusts, local councils and housing associations are the main buyers of quantity surveying services. Universities and government departments also appoint quantity surveyors for capital projects.

A quantity surveying contract can cover cost estimation, tendering support, valuation of works and contract administration. Some notices bundle quantity surveying with wider construction consultancy services such as project management or cost advice.

Public bodies award quantity surveying tenders through open competition or as call-offs from existing frameworks. Some appoint a quantity surveyor as part of a wider multi-disciplinary design team alongside architects and engineers.