Trusted UK Public Bid Estimator

Accurate Tender Pricing That Helps You Win UK Contracts

COMET Estimating delivers reliable and competitive public bid estimates for UK tenders. We prepare pricing that reflects true project costs while remaining aligned with tender requirements and competitive market conditions.

Our estimates account for labour, materials, preliminaries, and overheads in line with tender documents and specifications. With clear and compliant bid pricing, you can submit tenders confidently and improve your chances of securing government and public sector contracts.

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Experience That Drives Accurate Estimates

How Our Public Bids Help UK Builders

Public bids demand accurate pricing, strict compliance, and timely submission. We prepare fully compliant bid estimates that align exactly with UK government tender requirements and submission standards.

Our team carefully accounts for wage requirements, bonds, alternates, and all tender inclusions. We ensure addendums are addressed on time and every estimate is delivered with a clear, line by line cost breakdown. This allows you to submit confident, competitive bids that meet audit and agency expectations without uncertainty.

Our Core Cost Estimating Solutions

Our Public Bid Estimating Services

COMET Estimating prepares reliable estimates for your public bid submissions. Our estimates ensure you submit compliant bids that meet procurement rules, helping you secure government contracts. We cover all aspects of bid preparation from quantity take offs to final cost estimation.

Bid Estimation

Bid Document Analysis

We review all provided plans and specifications, capturing the full scope and identifying any missing details.
Quantity Takeoff Services

Bid Quantity Take offs

Accurate material and labour quantities are derived from your drawings to form the foundation of reliable pricing.
Cost Estimation Services

Cost Estimation

Unit prices, labour rates, and overhead calculations are provided using up to date UK market data.
Qauntity Takeoff

Bid Leveling and Adjustments

We ensure that unit prices, alternates, and addendums are correctly included, aligning with public evaluation standards.
Public Bid Estimating Services

Public Procurement Compliance

We format estimates to meet government procurement requirements, ensuring you comply with tender rules and evaluation criteria.
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Bid Submission Support

We provide finalised bid packages that are ready for electronic or sealed submission, adhering to all tender deadlines.

Key Benefits of Our Public Bid Estimation Service in the UK

How a COMET Public Bid Estimate Adds Value to Your Projects

Our public bid estimating service ensures every specification is matched before deadlines hit. You receive complete bid packages with Davis Bacon wages and bonds calculated accurately. Our focus is on delivering winning numbers that will hold up through audit and final evaluation.

Stronger Bid Compliance from Day One

All forms are filled in line with the agency's requirements. No errors will disqualify your submission. Submit with confidence, every time.

Fewer Post Award Problems

We apply Davis Bacon rates correctly across all trades, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws and reducing the risk of audit issues later.

Better Contract Win Rates

We deliver tight, competitive numbers that cover your costs while ensuring your profit margin remains intact.

Faster Extra Handling

Any spec changes are updated the same day, and we highlight the changes for ease of review. You remain competitive despite deadlines shifting.

Clearer Profit Protection

Our estimates account for overheads, bonds, and potential unforeseen costs. You build profitable bids without unnecessary risks.

Our Simple and Transparent Process

How Our Public Bid Estimating Process Works

Our public bid process is straightforward and efficient, helping you meet government specifications with ease. Each step ensures that you can submit bids confidently, knowing that everything is covered.

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Upload the Plans and Tender Documents

Send us your full tender pack, including drawings, specifications, and any required forms. We check for Davis Bacon rates, alternates, and other specifications.

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Receive a Quotation

We send you a clear quote that covers the entire bid package, timeline, and compliance review. All line items will be priced accurately.

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Confirmation and Estimating

Once you approve, we begin the estimating process. Our team ensures that all necessary forms are filled in and compliant with the tender guidelines. Addenda are handled promptly.

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Receive Your Public Bid Estimate

We provide a completed, accurate bid package, ready for submission. The maths are correct, all subcontractor quotes are included, and bonds are accounted for.

Public Bid Estimates – Clients We Work With

We support a variety of UK construction and infrastructure professionals who regularly tender for public sector contracts. Our estimating services assist in preparing bids for various types of projects:

General Building Contractors

Price for public buildings, schools, offices, and community facilities with accurate bid numbers.

Civil and Infrastructure Contractors

Submit bids for roads, bridges, drainage systems, and public realm works with structured estimates.

Highway and Transportation Firms

Compile unit price bids for highways, local authority, and transport projects.

Water and Sewer Contractors

Estimate pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations for government clients.

Specialty Trade Contractors

Prepare scoped bids for concrete, steel, M&E, paving, and other specialist packages.

Government Focused Builders

Support long term public sector relationships by providing consistent, reliable pricing.

Construction Managers at Risk

Develop GMP and budget options for public sector clients.

Program and Project Managers

Review and compare multiple bids using clear, detailed breakdowns.

Why Choose Us?

Why Contractors Prefer COMET Estimation for Reliable Public Bid Estimates

UK contractors trust COMET Estimating for delivering precise, compliant public bid estimates. Our service helps you win public contracts and maintain profitable margins. We ensure that your bids are accurate, competitive, and fully compliant.

Project Specific Bid Preparation

We match your exact specifications, Davis Bacon rates, and agency forms line by line. Every alternate addendum is priced correctly for real site conditions.

Reduced Disqualification and Audit Risks

Our completed forms, accurate maths, and compliant pricing ensure your bids won’t be rejected or penalised after submission.

Support for Government Contract Wins

Our accurate and structured estimates help you submit competitive bids that are both realistic and profitable.

Ready to Get Started?

Share Your Bid Documents and Get Competitive Public Bid Numbers

Upload your tender documents, specifications, and forms. Receive complete, accurate public bid estimates that match every requirement. Our precise numbers help you land government contracts, hold profit margins, and beat the competition fairly.

Understanding the Risks

How Poor Public Bid Estimates Put Contractors at High Risk Before Award

Inaccurate public bid estimates expose contractors to serious financial and legal risks. Wrong labour rates, missing alternates, or bad calculations can lead to disqualification, lost contracts, or audit penalties before the contract is even awarded.

High Risk Areas Caused by Poor Public Bid Estimates

Scalable Services for Your Growth

Whether you handle a few projects or many, our estimating support grows with your business.

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About Our Approach

Objectives of Our Public Bid Estimating Services

We ensure every bid package matches every public specification and form. We cover Davis Bacon wages, bonds, and alternates to ensure compliance. You submit bids that win and hold through audits.
Our Public Bid Mission

To deliver precise, clear, and accurate bid estimates that help you win public sector contracts and avoid mistakes.

Our Public Bid Vision

To build ongoing partnerships with contractors and public sector clients by providing consistent and reliable public bid estimating support.

Question Answer

Frequently Asked Question

Labour, materials, equipment, extras, and overhead are included, matching your tender specifications perfectly.
Most bids are ready within 2 to 4 days. Large, complex projects (100+ pages) can be completed in 48 hours.
Yes, we ensure every section is filled accurately with no mistakes.
We apply the latest rates based on your specified agency to ensure compliance.
We update your numbers the same day and highlight the changes for clarity.
We source real market quotes and allow for realistic pricing for all trades.
Yes, we calculate bid, performance, and payment bonds based on percentage requirements.
We analyse previous bids and fine tune yours for better pricing and scope alignment.
We have experience delivering over 1,500 successful bids, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
We triple check all details, ensuring every item is correctly priced and compliant.

Testimonials Client

Our Clients Win with Our Public Bid Estimates!

We prepare bid numbers that meet every requirement and beat the competition. Our clients win public sector contracts with budgets that hold through the entire project.

"Their bid numbers won us a £2M school project. Every addendum was handled without repricing."

Samir ene
Greg Floor Public Works Contractor, UK

"Davis Bacon rates applied perfectly across trades. We were the low bidder but made 12% profit."

Davie Matheson
Amy Hojegian Civil Contractor, UK

"Bond calculations kept us under project limits. Forms filled perfectly, no math errors."

Dave
Bruce Wood Bid Manager, UK

"Addendums were updated the same day, keeping us competitive. We won multiple city contracts."

Sam
Gilbert Maynard Infrastructure Firm Owner, UK

COMET Estimating gave us clear early cost guidance that shaped our project with confidence. A great choice for UK projects.

Michael
Bill Deertc SDA build London

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