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Commercial procurement

Commercial groundworks tender enquiries

We price commercial groundworks, piling, foundations and enabling works packages for developers, principal contractors and commercial teams across UK sites. Send scope and return dates below and we'll confirm next steps.

  • Commercial packages
  • Drawings & specifications reviewed
  • Structured tender responses

How it works

Tender process

A clear commercial route from invitation through to project discussion.

  1. 1.Tender invitation

  2. 2.Scope review

  3. 3.Clarifications (if required)

  4. 4.Commercial response

  5. 5.Project discussion

Preparation

Typical tender documentation

Include as much of the following as you have available. Incomplete information may require clarification before pricing.

  • Drawings
  • Scope of works
  • Programme
  • Drainage layouts
  • Ground investigation
  • Structural information
  • Employer requirements
  • Tender return date

Commercial support

Helping commercial teams prepare better tenders

Better information

Accurate pricing depends on complete information. Clear drawings, scope and constraints reduce qualifications and protect programme certainty.

Programme awareness

Packages are reviewed against delivery dates, access constraints and main contractor milestones before a commercial response is issued.

Commercial coordination

A single point of contact manages the initial enquiry so clarifications, document requests and next steps stay coordinated.

Structured enquiry

Send a tender enquiry

This is a structured enquiry form — not a portal. We'll review what you send and follow up by phone or email with the next step.

Suitable projects

  • Developers, principal contractors and QS / commercial teams
  • Commercial refurbishments and constrained-access sites
  • Education, industrial and mixed-use schemes
  • Repeat packages and multi-site programmes

Typical packages

  • Enabling works (access, clearance, temporary works as scoped)
  • Piling attendance, caps and ground beams (where required)
  • RC foundations (pads, rafts and ground beams)
  • Attenuation systems and drainage tie-ins
  • Roads & sewers and external works packages

What happens after submission

  • Scope review and document check
  • Clarification call (if needed)
  • Programme and access constraints review
  • Tender return or budget pricing by the agreed date

Expected response process

  • Initial response typically within 1 working day
  • UK sites — we'll confirm coverage and package fit
  • Insurance and H&S documentation available on request
  • Structured commercial response aligned to your return date

Tender enquiry details

Provide the package scope and any return date / deadline, and we'll respond with next steps.

Expected project start date (optional)

Secure document submission

Files aren’t uploaded in this first step. If we need drawings or documentation, we’ll request them after reviewing the details.

Procurement & Contracts

Preparing a tender package?

Practical guidance for commercial teams preparing comparable groundworks tenders.

Need to discuss a package before submitting?

Speak with the team about scope, programme or documentation before you issue a full tender pack.

Speak to the teamView Commercial Groundworks