Estimation & tender support · Singapore
MEP estimation and BOQ services in Singapore
MEP (M&E) estimation and bill of quantities (BOQ) services for contractors who have more tenders than estimators: take-offs, priced BOQs, rate build-ups and tender queries. Scoped in writing, turned around to your submission date.
Fire protection · ACMV · electrical · ELV · plumbing & sanitary
Why contractors outsource estimation
More tenders than estimators
Tender documents arrive with short deadlines, and an experienced M&E estimator is hard to hire and hard to keep busy all year.
Tenders you can't bid
When every estimator is on a deadline, the next tender is declined — or rushed and priced on guesswork.
Hiring for peaks
A full-time M&E estimator is costly in the quiet months and still not enough in the busy ones.
Rushed BOQs cost margin
Missed items, quantities copied from old jobs and unchecked rates show up later as losses on site.
What we prepare
From tender documents to a priced BOQ
Each deliverable is agreed in writing before work starts, in your templates and formats.
Quantity take-off
Material and labour take-offs from tender drawings and specifications, organised by building, floor and area.
BOQ compilation
Quantities compiled into your BOQ or the client's format, ready for pricing and submission.
Rate build-up
Material and installation rates built up from your price lists and supplier quotes, with cost summaries.
Tender queries & addenda
RFI drafting, clarification tracking, addendum review and scope gap analysis.
Tender compilation
Compliance checklists, subcontractor quote comparison and the compiled tender submission.
Post-award QS
Variation pricing, budget versus actual and progress claims once the project is won.
Trades
M&E trades we estimate
Our estimators work across the building services trades M&E contractors tender for in Singapore.
Fire protection
Sprinklers, hose reels, wet and dry risers, fire alarm and gas suppression.
ACMV
Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation: equipment, ductwork and piping.
Electrical
Power distribution, lighting, cabling and containment.
ELV
CCTV, access control, data and other extra-low-voltage systems.
Plumbing & sanitary
Water supply, sanitary and drainage pipework and fittings.
How it works
Send the tender, agree the scope, receive the BOQ
- 1
Send the tender
Drawings, specifications, the BOQ format and your submission date.
- 2
Scope & quote
Deliverables, trades, turnaround and price confirmed in writing.
- 3
Take-off & BOQ
Quantities measured, compiled and priced with your rates where agreed.
- 4
Review & hand-over
Your team reviews; we revise within scope before you submit.
Your team keeps the final say
We prepare quantities, rates and the BOQ; your estimator or commercial manager reviews and signs off before anything is submitted. Your rates, suppliers and margins stay yours.
Your options
Outsource the BOQ, buy estimating software, or hire an estimator?
Contractors short of estimating capacity usually weigh three options. Each suits a different tender volume.
| Newham BOQ service | Estimating software | Hiring an estimator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who measures and prices | Our M&E estimators | Your own estimator, using the software | Your new employee |
| What you pay for | Each tender, or a monthly retainer | Software licences and training | Salary, CPF and recruitment |
| Time to first BOQ | From your first tender | After set-up and training | After hiring and onboarding |
| Best when | Tenders come in peaks, or you have no spare estimator | You have estimators and want them faster | Tender volume is steady all year |
Choosing estimating software instead? See how DeepCost compares with other estimating tools.
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A dedicated estimator on your team
If your tender volume is steady, a dedicated M&E estimator working your hours may suit you better than project-based BOQs.
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BOQ and estimation questions
Is MEP estimation the same as M&E estimation?
Yes. MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) is the international term; Singapore contractors usually say M&E. Both cover ACMV, electrical, ELV, plumbing and sanitary, and fire protection.
What do you need from us to prepare a BOQ?
The tender drawings and specifications, the client's BOQ format if there is one, your submission date, and your preferred rates or supplier prices if you want the BOQ priced with them.
Do you price the BOQ or only measure quantities?
Either. We can deliver measured quantities only, or a priced BOQ with rate build-ups using your rates and supplier prices. The scope is agreed in writing first.
Which trades do you cover?
M&E building services: fire protection, ACMV, electrical, ELV, and plumbing and sanitary.
Can you help with tender queries and addenda?
Yes. We draft RFIs, track clarifications, review addenda and flag scope gaps between the drawings, specifications and BOQ.
How is the work priced?
Per deliverable for a single tender, or as a monthly retainer for a steady pipeline. Billing is monthly in SGD, with no recruitment or setup fees. Contact admin@newhamtech.com for a quote.
Can your estimators work in our estimating software?
Yes. If you use DeepCost from CCorex, our estimators can work directly in your data; otherwise we deliver in Excel or your own templates.
Should we outsource the BOQ or buy estimating software?
Software helps an estimator you already have work faster, but someone on your team still measures and prices every tender. Outsourcing suits contractors who are short of estimators or tender in peaks. If your volume is steady, a dedicated estimator may suit you better than either.
How quickly can you prepare a BOQ?
It depends on the size of the drawing set and the number of trades. We confirm the delivery date in writing, against your submission date, before work starts.
Have a tender closing soon?
Book a 30-minute call and share the tender documents. We will confirm the scope and the date we can deliver the BOQ.