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Bill of Quantities Template

A free bill of quantities template for construction projects. NRM-structured format for measured items with descriptions, units, quantities, and pricing columns.

What is a Bill of Quantities Template?

A bill of quantities (BOQ) is a document prepared by a quantity surveyor that lists the measured quantities of work required to complete a construction project. It provides a structured breakdown of all materials, labour, and items needed, organised by trade or work section. BOQs are used for tendering, cost control, and valuation purposes. In the UK, they are typically prepared in accordance with NRM2 (New Rules of Measurement).

Key Sections to Include

1. Preliminaries - General project costs, site setup, management, and overheads. 2. Measured Works - Itemised quantities organised by NRM work sections (substructure, superstructure, internal finishes, services, etc.). 3. Provisional Sums - Allowances for work not yet fully defined. 4. Prime Cost Sums - Nominated subcontractor and supplier costs. 5. Daywork Schedule - Rates for work that cannot be measured in advance. 6. Summary - Total of all sections.

Free Template

BILL OF QUANTITIES

Project: [Project Name]
Client: [Client Name]
Prepared by: [QS Name]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Measurement Standard: NRM2

SECTION 1: PRELIMINARIES
| Item | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|------|------------|------|-----|------|--------|
| 1.1 | Site establishment and setup | Item | 1 | | |
| 1.2 | Site management and supervision | Weeks | [No.] | | |
| 1.3 | Temporary services (water, power) | Weeks | [No.] | | |
| 1.4 | Temporary works and protection | Item | 1 | | |
| 1.5 | Insurances | Item | 1 | | |
SECTION 1 TOTAL: |

SECTION 2: SUBSTRUCTURE
| Item | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|------|------------|------|-----|------|--------|
| 2.1 | Excavation to reduce levels | m3 | [Qty] | | |
| 2.2 | Disposal of excavated material | m3 | [Qty] | | |
| 2.3 | Concrete foundations | m3 | [Qty] | | |
| 2.4 | Reinforcement to foundations | Tonnes | [Qty] | | |
| 2.5 | Formwork to foundations | m2 | [Qty] | | |
SECTION 2 TOTAL: |

SECTION 3: SUPERSTRUCTURE
| Item | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|------|------------|------|-----|------|--------|
| 3.1 | [Item description] | [Unit] | [Qty] | | |
| 3.2 | [Item description] | [Unit] | [Qty] | | |
SECTION 3 TOTAL: |

PROVISIONAL SUMS
| Item | Description | Amount |
|------|------------|--------|
| PS1 | [Description of undefined work] | [Amount] |
| PS2 | [Description of undefined work] | [Amount] |

SUMMARY
| Section | Description | Amount |
|---------|------------|--------|
| 1 | Preliminaries | |
| 2 | Substructure | |
| 3 | Superstructure | |
| PS | Provisional Sums | |
| | TOTAL (excl. VAT) | |
| | VAT @ 20% | |
| | TOTAL (incl. VAT) | |

When Do You Need This?

When tendering a construction project. For cost planning and budgeting. For interim valuations and payment applications. For final account preparation. When comparing contractor bids on a like-for-like basis.

Who Uses This Template?

Quantity Surveyors prepare and manage BOQs. Estimators use them for pricing tenders. Project Managers reference them for cost control. Contract Managers use them for valuation purposes.

Generate This with AI

AI can help structure a BOQ from project drawings and specifications. Provide the AI with the scope of work and it will generate measured items organised by NRM work sections. Always verify quantities against actual drawings and measurements - AI estimates should be treated as a starting framework, not final measurements.

Template Details

Cost: Free
Format: Copy-paste ready
Industry: Construction

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