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Builders Quote: Response Timeframe?

Msmaloney26 · 2009-03-11 13:56:38

Hi all, What is the usual/standard timeframe given to building contractors to respond when giving out a tender document. This is of course for a domestic building with all drawings/specifications attached in document.Would 2 weeks be sufficient time with a "submissions required by no later that date "style covering letter…

11-03-2009 02:56PM

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Msmaloney26

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Hi all,

What is the usual/standard timeframe given to building contractors to respond when giving out a tender document. This is of course for a domestic building with all drawings/specifications attached in document.Would 2 weeks be sufficient time with a "submissions required by no later that date "style covering letter attached?

Any advice or info appreciated.
Thanks.

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#2 11-03-2009 02:58PM

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Two weeks is not enough time. I'd say 3 weeks min.

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#3 11-03-2009 02:59PM

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4 weeks min

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#4 11-03-2009 03:21PM

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general rule of thumb:

less time to cost = more PC sums

allow them the time to source and price what you specify.

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#5 11-03-2009 10:53PM

Msmaloney26

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Thanks for the advice.

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#6 11-03-2009 11:03PM

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I went out to tender and gave 6 weeks for return of quotation.

As said before, give them enough time to price it properly and there will be less complications over spec/money later on.

Mike.

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