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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: calum on August 10, 2008, 12:00:54 pm

Title: Tender
Post by: calum on August 10, 2008, 12:00:54 pm

Hi,
Iam quite new to the window cleaning business and have been asked to put a tender in for some commercial work for next year,the problem is i havent a clue how to format it.Can any of you guys help me in any way?
Kind Regards,
Calum.

Title: Re: Tender
Post by: Kevin R on August 10, 2008, 12:04:02 pm

if you added some information in your profile about yourself and where you were based some may be more inclined to help you  ;)

Title: Re: Tender
Post by: calum on August 10, 2008, 12:26:20 pm

Sorry,
Ive a water fed pole system and 99% of my work at the moment is domestic but i would like to try and pick up some commercial work.Ive been asked to put a tender in for a paint factory in Darwen which is near the Blackburn area of Lancashire.I hope this helps,
Cheers

Title: Re: Tender
Post by: Kevin R on August 10, 2008, 01:00:58 pm

Specifically have they asked you to quote or tender?

If its a tender is there a set process you need to follow or do they just want a price? (quote)

Have you visited the site? Can all the windows be cleaned with wfp?

Basically you need to compile a formal letter thanking them for the invitation.

Then  add
* a few details about your  business eg -safe contractor approved, fed member, environmentally friendly etc. basically what makes you stand out.

*Then add your preferred payment terms (be realistic not 7 or 14 days!)

*commercial references on request

*RA /MS insurance will be provided if sucessful etc

*Thank again- contact me blah blah

Now for the quote

Title (what its for)

then a short introductory passage about location what you can clean and if ther is any thing you cant. Exclusions etc

Frequency required and cost

Vat details or fully inclusive

The add a couple of quotes at differing frequencies to maybe tempt them into a more regular service

Frequency cost etc

Vat details or fully inclusive etc

Job done  ;D

I hope that makes sence, but basically you need a short to the point letter on one page then a page or two with the actual quotes on.

If you really do struggle contact me and I will see what I can do for you  ;D

Title: Re: Tender
Post by: calum on August 10, 2008, 04:08:43 pm

Thanks very much for this imformation,you've been a great help and i will contact you if i do struggle on anything,cheers :)
Kind Regards,
Calum.

Title: Re: Tender
Post by: Kevin R on August 11, 2008, 05:59:01 pm

Quote from: calum on August 10, 2008, 04:08:43 pm

Thanks very much for this imformation,you've been a great help and i will contact you if i do struggle on anything,cheers :)
Kind Regards,
Calum.

;)