Contract Review

Estimating is expensive. It incurs cost and risk, so it's always best to have a Mechanical and Electrical Contract Review system in place to put you in the best position to subjectively evaluate those risks. Whilst we can undertake your estimating work we can also assist your estimator by reviewing the contract documents. So before taking on more estimators consider UK Estimating Support.

Our Mechanical and Electrical Contract Review service examines all the non technical matters. Firstly the contract is reviewed and contract particulars. Key points are;

Payment terms, Retention period and percentage, Variation triggers, Notify able events, Start date, Completion date, Insurance requirements.

Particular site restrictions: location, delivery restriction, storage arrangements, off loading/unloading requirements, access and site security arrangements, work hours, occupied or unoccupied, any other contractors on site.

We will also review the contract and look at the articles of agreement.

First consideration in Mechanical and Electrical Contract Review is your position in the contractual payment chain. Are you a sub-contractor, main contractor or work packages contractor? Named, nominated or specified?

The standard forms of contract are:

JCT1980, JCT1981, JCT1988, JCT1984IFC (Intermediate form of contract), PPC2000, JCT1980 minor building works, NEC, Dom1, Dom2.

As an M&E subcontractor it is vital to ensure attendances you require are listed otherwise you can face future expensive counter

Our Royal institute charted surveyor (RICS) will review the contract and advise on changes to be made to reduce your contract risk. If you require we can assist in tender negotiation for you or along side you.

Contract Review

Our Customers Say

  • Following a recommendation I received from an ex colleague, I contacted UK Estimating Support Ltd with a view to having an estimate produced on a project that was quite complex. The information to base the estimate on was limited and did not offer a full and clear picture of the client's requirements.

    Provided by
    R.Clifford

  • We have used UK Estimating Support for over 3 years now. We have our own in house tender resource but we use UK Estimating Support for mechanical and electrical estimating when there are spikes in demand for tenders. They are very experienced, thorough and deliver the estimate on time, which is all we can ask.We need to be able to rely on our suppliers to enable us to deliver a first class service to our clients. UK Estimating Support - as the name suggests - are there when we need a mechanical estimating service or electrical estimating service.

    Provided by
    MJN Colston

  • We are finding that estimating these days is more about what's not on the drawings and in the specifications than what's on them. Our background experience allows us to see the missing pieces more clearly, this is where Experience really counts,

    Provided by
    J.Johnson MD

  • We are an expanding company and, from time to time, need a little help with our tendering process. We have used UK Estimating Support for nearly 3 years now and we have built up an excellent relationship with them. They have always helped us out when we've been under pressure and their experience in the field of mechanical and electrical estimating really shows. Any issues that we may have are quickly resolved. We give our customers a great service and we expect our suppliers to do the same. UK Estimating Support give us that support and offer a first class service. We would definitely recommend them.

    Provided by
    R and D

  • UK Estimating Support are the first company that we have outsourced estimating to and we will certainly use their services again. From our initial communication right through to the finish of our tender estimate John and his team have helped us through every step of the way.
    Their estimating knowledge and experience has been invaluable in supporting our mechanical contracting business, being able to tap into estimating resource whenever we need it. UK Estimating support have helped us to secure profitable work in tough economic times, I like the fact that they are always looking for ways to improve value, which often provides the opportunity to open dialogue with our client.
    With excellent telephone and email support, superior knowledge in their field, and a highly professional approach to their work I can highly recommend them.”

    Provided by
    Keith Bushby – Director – Plumb Logic Ltd

  • DTL services are a small family based electrical contractors, based in south Croydon, in order to help the company grow, and be completive we have used a number of estimating company over the years, which have not always delivered on their promise.
    We were recommended to UK Estimating, and found the service, knowledge, experience and attention to detail to be of a high quality, in that we get a full cost breakdown, as per the tender specification, along with a full set of qualifications notes, and tender return draft letter all ready to be sent out, which saves us a lot of time.
    Their estimating knowledge and experience has been invaluable in supporting our electrical contracting business, being able to tap into estimating resource whenever we need it.
    UK Estimating support have helped us to secure profitable work in tough economic times, I like the fact that they are always looking for ways to improve value, which often provides the opportunity to open dialogue with our client, I can highly recommend them.

    Provided by
    Carl Dawson Director
    DTL Services Ltd

  • UK Estimating support have helped us to submit competitive accurate tenders against very tight deadlines, The fact that they are always looking for ways to add value, often provides the opportunity to open a dialogue with our clients, I can highly recommend them.

    Regards
    Phil Sumner
    Director
    W H Good Ltd Building Services

  • As opportunities arose for our firm to tender for larger contracts it was apparent that we would need to employ a full time estimator or outsource the work to an independent company.
    After some research I contacted estimating support to discuss our requirements, I have found Estimating supports knowledge of the construction industry extends way beyond the tender stage and in recent times they have help us out of some sticky situations offering legal and financial advice. Considering the tough financial climate we continue to grow and I believe the team at estimating support are instrumental to this growth.

    Alex Stephens
    A&M electrical


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