A BOQ is more than a price list. It can decide whether a tender is profitable, risky, or impossible to deliver at the submitted amount. A structured BOQ review helps identify errors before submission.
Worked example
Example: check every quantity, unit, rate, extension, provisional sum, VAT treatment, exclusion, and arithmetic total before approving the tender price.
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Read our editorial standardsCheck quantities and descriptions
Read item descriptions carefully and check whether quantities make sense against the drawings, scope, or project information available. Small misunderstandings can create major pricing risk.
Review rates and assumptions
Rates should consider labour, materials, plant, transport, wastage, overheads, profit, supervision, risk, and project conditions. If a rate is copied from another project, check whether it still applies.
Test the final tender amount
Review subtotals, VAT, exclusions, provisional sums, and commercial notes before submission. The final amount should be checked against cashflow, delivery capacity, and expected profit.
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Quick checklist
Download checklist- Check BOQ quantities
- Review BOQ pricing
- Check totals and VAT
- Assess profit and risk
- Keep pricing assumptions documented
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before following this boq pricing review guide for tenders guide?
Confirm that you are working from the latest document or official requirement, keep an original copy, and review the final output before submitting or relying on it.
Can TenderPDF help with this workflow?
Yes. The Convert PDF BOQ to Excel workflow can help you prepare the related document, but you remain responsible for reviewing the final file.
Should I verify legal, tax, tender, or compliance requirements?
Yes. Requirements can change and may depend on your business or project. Confirm current rules with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before acting.
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