How to Compare Contractor Quotations Without Choosing Only the Lowest Price

Compare scope, exclusions, quantities, rates, programme, payment terms, supervision, quality evidence and risk—not only the total.

Normalise the scope

Create one comparison sheet so every contractor is evaluated against the same work and specification.

Review exclusions and assumptions

A lower price may omit testing, temporary works, transport, waste or statutory obligations.

Assess delivery capacity

Check current workload, team, equipment, programme logic and relevant completed work.

Record the decision

Keep technical and commercial reasons for selection, clarifications and negotiated changes.

Use this in Build Mart Nepal

Turn the guidance into action by creating a project, loading a BOQ, matching local providers, issuing quotations and storing approvals in the Build Mart Nepal construction operating system.

Quick implementation checklist

• Define the required outcome and acceptance evidence.
• Assign an owner and target date.
• Record quotations, approvals and changes.
• Inspect completed work and retain handover records.