Bidwork - AI tendering tool for preconstruction
Intelligent and easy to use tendering tool. Upload your tender pack and within minutes extract and get an X-ray view of scope items all structured under SMM7, NRM2, CESMM4, RMM2, HIGHWAYS WORKS. Automatically allocate documents to packages and send Smart-enquiries to the market. Once revised documents are received you can Auto-compare all changes instantly with the press of a button.

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Acquisition press release
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Headquarters
London, England
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Founded
2019
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Industry
Construction
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Founders
David Robert Knight Hornsby, Christopher John Murray
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Area served
Great Britain
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BidWork is a remarkable success story that began its journey as a startup partnering with MCA. Through our collaboration, BidWork developed into a leading player in the preconstruction tendering space, offering innovative solutions that revolutionized the industry.
BidWork achieved a significant milestone by being acquired by Once For All, marking a successful exit for the startup. This acquisition not only validates BidWork's value proposition but also underscores its potential to continue making waves in the construction technology sector under new leadership. We're proud to have been part of BidWork's journey up to now, and excited to continue and see its growth and success in the future.
Problem
In the preconstruction tendering phase, tight deadlines and difficulties in receiving prices pose significant challenges. Manual processes for tendering are time-consuming and error-prone, leading to delays and inefficiencies in the bidding process. Tender deadlines feel tighter and receiving prices at tender is difficult.
Extracting and organizing scope items from tender packs is labor-intensive and prone to errors. Sending queries and enquiries to the market is time-consuming and inefficient. Managing addenda and document revisions becomes increasingly complex and cumbersome.
Solution
BidWork revolutionizes the preconstruction tendering process with its intelligent and user-friendly platform. By automating tedious tasks and providing comprehensive features, BidWork streamlines tendering workflows, enabling faster and more accurate bid submissions.

Other features
By leveraging intelligent technology, BidWork allows users to quickly extract and view scope items organized according to industry standards, such as SMM7, NRM2, CESMM4, RMM2, and HIGHWAYS WORKS. With automated scanning and allocation capabilities, BidWork minimizes manual work and maximizes accuracy, enabling estimators to focus their time and effort on producing high-quality bids. BidWork also facilitates seamless communication with suppliers through smart enquiries, allowing users to send queries and enquires early in the tendering process.
Additionally, BidWork's document comparison feature enables users to effortlessly identify and compare changes across multiple documents, ensuring that tender submissions are accurate and complete.
Furthermore, BidWork fosters collaboration among project stakeholders with its dynamic tracking feature, which provides real-time insights into project progress and performance. Lastly, BidWork simplifies benchmarking with its advanced AI-driven analysis and centralized data access, allowing users to make informed decisions based on comprehensive insights.
With its seamless integration capabilities, BidWork seamlessly integrates with existing tools, providing users with a streamlined and efficient tendering experience from start to finish.


Result
Customers using BidWork experience remarkable improvements in efficiency and effectiveness in their tendering processes. By streamlining workflows, reducing manual efforts, and improving accuracy, BidWork empowers users to submit bids faster and with greater confidence. Streamlined processes lead to faster tender submissions, reducing time-to-market and improving competitiveness. Enhanced accuracy in pricing and bid submissions minimizes risks and improves overall bid quality. Improved collaboration and communication with suppliers and stakeholders foster stronger relationships and drive better outcomes. Increased efficiency in tendering processes allows users to focus on strategic initiatives and business growth opportunities.
Streamlined Tendering Workflows
- Automate tedious tasks in the preconstruction tendering process.
- Users can quickly extract and view scope items organized according to industry standards.
- Automated scanning and allocation capabilities minimize manual work and maximize accuracy.
- Smart enquiries facilitate seamless communication with suppliers, allowing early queries and enquires.
Enhanced Document Management
- Document comparison feature that enables effortless identification and comparison of changes across multiple documents.
- Dynamic tracking provides real-time insights into project progress and performance, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
- Advanced AI-driven analysis simplifies benchmarking and centralized data access for informed decision-making.
Seamless Integration and Customer Benefits
- BidWork complements existing tools, such as Excel, Conquest, Causeway, Esti-mate and similar
- Remarkable improvements in efficiency and effectiveness in the tendering processes.
- Streamlined processes lead to faster tender submissions, reducing time-to-market and improving competitiveness.
- Increased efficiency allows users to focus on strategic initiatives and business growth opportunities.