TENDER PROGRAMMES & NARRATIVES
Tender programmes that win work and hold up after award
A logic-linked schedule is not enough on its own. We build the programme and the narrative together so evaluators can follow your logic, and the construction team has something usable after award. Contract-aware across NEC, JCT and FIDIC from day one.
NEC ACCREDITED
APMG QUALIFIED
P6 / MS PROJECT / ASTA
NEC / JCT / FIDIC
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STAGE
Tender Programmes
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Built for credibility, not just submission
Most tender programmes get submitted and forgotten. Ours are built so evaluators can follow your logic without a call, and the construction team has something to actually start from.
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Contract-aware from the first activity
NEC Clause 31/32 format, JCT and FIDIC requirements are built in, not adapted after the fact. Milestone structure, key dates and sequencing are structured correctly from day one, so clarification does not expose gaps in the logic.
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The narrative does the explaining, so your team does not have to
A programme narrative that walks evaluators through your sequencing, interfaces, constraints and assumptions. Evaluators follow your logic without a conversation. That is what protects margin at negotiation and limits the questions at clarification.
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Tender becomes construction, without rebuilding
The tender programme is structured so it becomes the construction baseline, not discarded after award. That saves your controls team weeks at mobilisation and gives them a starting point that already reflects how the project was sold.
Recent outcome: Prepared the tender programme and supporting narrative for a full airport design and construction delivery package. The submission was successful and the contractor went on to win the work.
DELIVERABLES
What lands in your inbox
Four outputs that work together: a logic-linked schedule, a written narrative, a phasing and milestone plan, and clarification defence through to award. Select each to see exactly what is included.
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Tender programme
Logic-linked schedule
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Programme narrative
Submission-ready document
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Phasing & milestones
Method-aligned stages
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Clarification defence
Bid support
CORE OUTPUT
Logic-linked tender programme
A fully logic-linked schedule in your chosen platform, P6, MS Project or Asta, with WBS coding, calendars, data-date discipline and a clean critical path. Submission-ready in MPP and PDF. Structured so it becomes the construction baseline without rebuilding from scratch.
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Activity structure, logic links and milestones from scope
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WBS, calendars and constraint handling
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Critical path clearly visible and defensible
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YORhub and framework format alignment where required
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Resource profile included on request
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Delivered in MPP and PDF, native file available
WHO IT'S FOR
Bid Directors and Commercial Leads who need programmes that hold up
At clarification. At negotiation. And after award. Whether you are submitting under a framework or a direct tender, the programme is part of the commercial argument and it should be built that way from the start.
HOW IT STARTS
From first contact to programme issued
No preparation needed for the first conversation. Send what you have and we will work from there.
STEP 01
Send what you have
Tender doc, scope summary, method statement draft, or a brief description of the project. We will work with whatever exists at enquiry stage.
No prep required
STEP 02
Scope and fee confirmed in writing
We review the tender requirements, contract route and complexity. Outputs, fee and timeline are confirmed in writing before any chargeable work begins.
Written · Fixed scope
STEP 03
Build, review and issue
Programme built, logic and narrative reviewed by an NEC Accredited Project Manager before issue, then sent to your timeline: tender deadline, clarification window or internal handover date.
NEC-accredited governance · On schedule
STEP 04
Clarification support, included in scope
Available during clarification for programme queries within the agreed scope. If awarded, the construction programme follows from the tender structure without rebuilding.
Included · Through to award
PRICING
Clear starting points, scoped before billing
We confirm outputs, fee and timeline before any chargeable work begins. For complex tenders and multi-package bids, pricing is scoped to the submission requirements.
ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
FIXED-FEE OPTIONS
Fixed fee where scope allows, otherwise a defined upper limit. Confirmed before any chargeable work begins.
SCOPE CONFIRMED IN WRITING
Outputs, fee and timeline confirmed before chargeable work begins.
INITIAL SCOPING AT NO CHARGE
A short call to confirm fit, scope and next step.
MINIMUMS AGREED UPFRONT
Any monthly cycle or minimum period is confirmed before work starts.
BASELINE TENDER
From £1,500
ONE-OFF · LOGIC-LINKED SCHEDULE + PDF
Logic-linked programme with key dates and sequencing. PDF and native file. Submission-ready.
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TENDER + NARRATIVE
From £2,500
ONE-OFF · PROGRAMME, NARRATIVE AND PHASING
Full tender programme with narrative, phasing and milestone plan. Clarification defence.
LIVE
FRAMEWORK & COMPLEX BIDS
Scoped
MULTI-PACKAGE OR FRAMEWORK BIDS
Multi-package and framework bids scoped to submission requirements.
LIVE
Pricing confirmed after scope review. Fixed-fee options available. See full pricing
Ready to discuss your tender?
Tell us the contract type, submission date and what you have so far. We will confirm the right scope and fee in writing before work begins.
Or send your current programme for an initial review of logic and contract alignment at no charge. No obligation to proceed.
Initial programme review at no charge, with no obligation to proceed.