Stop rekeying tenders. Start catching what's missing.
Upload contractor PDFs and spreadsheets. TenderCompare AI extracts every line, checks the maths against each tender total, lines up like-for-like items and flags missing scope — so the hours go into judgement, not typing.
Real project. Real software. No mock-ups.
Watch a £2.4M, three-contractor comparison catch a £107,000 omission
60 line items uploaded, read by AI, checked against each tender total and levelled side by side, recorded in the live app.
The problem
Tender analysis the old way is slow, risky and inconsistent
Tender analysis eats your week
Manually re-keying priced bills into spreadsheets burns days you don't have — and the deadline never moves.
Missed items expose you to claims
A single omitted provisional sum or unpriced item can resurface as a costly variation and a professional liability.
Inconsistent comparisons are indefensible
When contractors word line items differently, like-for-like comparison breaks down — and so does your recommendation.
What you actually get
Six things your spreadsheet can’t do for you
Keep your commercial spreadsheets. Let TenderCompare do the rekeying, checking and levelling first, so your judgement goes where it matters.
Pillar 1 · See it first
A real walkthrough, not a sales mock-up
Watch the exact workflow on a real £2.4M, three-contractor project before you spend a penny.
- Recorded in the live app
- Shows the £107k omission catch
- Under three minutes
Riverside Business Park, Unit 4
Watch the walkthroughPillar 2 · Verify at source
Contractor PDF and extracted rates, side by side
Every tender opens in a split-screen workspace: the original document next to its extracted line items, so you can check any rate in seconds.
- PDF and Excel returns, no reformatting
- Qualifications and notes beside the figures
- Auto-saves as you work
Contractor PDF · p.11
4.2 Excavate foundations ……
4.3 Disposal off site …… £14,500
4.4 Hardcore fill ……
Extracted line items
Pillar 3 · Maths you can trust
Line items reconciled to the tender total
AI output is never trusted unchecked. Extracted items are reconciled against each contractor’s stated total, and rate-or-total digit slips are corrected before comparison.
- Catches misread figures like £7,200 vs £72,000
- Flags returns that don’t add up
- Items excluded or ‘by others’ treated as missing, not priced
Digit slip caught: AI read £7,200, rate × quantity proves £72,000. Corrected before comparison.
Pillar 4 · You stay in control
Fuzzy matching with full manual override
Contractors describe the same work differently. TenderCompare suggests like-for-like matches; Edit Matches Mode lets you drag, reassign or unmatch any line.
- No black-box decisions
- Confidence score on each suggested match
- Your adjustments drive the comparison
Drag to reassign, unmatch or confirm. Every match is yours to approve.
Pillar 5 · Find the gaps
Coverage headline and omission hunting
After analysis, each tender shows priced, missing and unclear counts, with lowest and highest rates highlighted across the grid and a one-click jump to every discrepancy.
- Missing scope visible immediately
- Lump sums stay ‘unclear’, never invented
- Export a branded comparison report
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Priced
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Unclear
Lump sums stay “unclear” rather than inventing values. Jump straight to each discrepancy.
Pillar 6 · Beyond levelling
Meeting minutes, recorded and drafted for you
Record or upload pre-award clarification and post-tender meetings. AI transcribes them, drafts minutes and pulls out action items, ready to issue as PDF or Word.
- Agreed clarifications captured on the record
- Action items listed automatically
- Client-ready PDF and Word export
Action items
- • Contractor B to confirm disposal is included
- • Revised programme to be issued
- • QS to update comparison with clarified rates
How it works
From contractor returns to recommendation in three steps
Upload contractor tenders
Drop in priced BoQs, schedules of rates and tender returns as PDF or Excel — no reformatting required.
AI extracts and aligns line items
Construction-aware AI reads each return and aligns line items across tenders in minutes, flagging outliers and gaps.
Review and export a branded report
Check the comparison, refine the AI recommendation, and issue a branded PDF report your client can trust.
Why it's different
Not another bid tool. A specialist QS analyst.
The only tool purpose-built for UK QSs analysing priced bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and contractor tender returns.
| Capability | TenderCompare AI | Excel | Generic Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reads contractor PDF returns without rekeying | |||
| Reconciles extracted items to each stated tender total | |||
| Suggests like-for-like matches across different wording | |||
| Flags missing, excluded and unclear items per tender | |||
| Records meetings and drafts minutes with action items |
Commercial confidentiality
Sensitive tenders deserve a considered approach.
Contractor rates, qualifications and client information are commercially sensitive. Review our data-handling policies before uploading confidential documents.
Project access
Sign-in and project access controls keep the tender workspace separate from the public website.
Clear data-processing terms
Read our privacy notice and B2B data-processing information, including how to request further details for your firm's UK GDPR assessment.
An informed upload
PDF and Excel content is processed by AI to extract tender information. Confirm your client's requirements and use redacted documents where appropriate.
A focused alternative
Tender analysis. Not a whole-company software rollout.
Platforms such as Procore, Viewpoint and Causeway cover broader construction workflows. If your immediate need is comparing contractor returns, TenderCompare AI offers a focused workspace for independent QSs, estimators and commercial teams—not a replacement for every function of an enterprise suite.
Self-service start
Create an account and start a project without procuring and rolling out a company-wide platform.
Built around messy returns
Extract PDF and Excel line items, review suggested matches, compare rates and investigate missing scope. Your commercial judgement stays central.
Published subscription prices
Solo £49, Practice £129 and Enterprise £299 per month. Compare the plan allowances before choosing.
Pricing
Simple pricing.
Pay £49 to start, get a full refund within 14 days if it doesn't save you time.
Solo
Best for freelance QSs.
- 1 user
- 10 active projects
- 50 AI extractions / month
- All analysis features
14-day money-back guarantee
Practice
Most popular for growing teams.
- 5 users
- Unlimited projects
- 250 AI extractions / month
- Custom report branding
- Priority support
14-day money-back guarantee
Enterprise
For larger practices.
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited extractions
- SSO
- API access
- Dedicated account manager
14-day money-back guarantee
FAQ
Questions, answered
Analyse contractor tenders in 45 minutes, not 6 hours.
AI built specifically for UK quantity surveyors. £49 to get started, 14-day money-back guarantee.