Procurement & tender support
The right contractor, appointed on clear terms.
A structured tender means builders price the same job, questions are answered consistently and you can compare returns fairly before you appoint anyone.
Independent
Consultancy on your side — not a builder
Over 35 years combined experience
Across James and Caroline’s careers
Both sides
Client-side and contractor-side support
Aldershot based
Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire
Free consultation
A 30-minute conversation to start
Who it is for
Is this the right support for you?
- Homeowners who want more than one reliable price
- Property clients appointing a main contractor
- Developers procuring packages or specialist contractors
- Contractors who need subcontract or supplier procurement support
Problems it helps avoid
- Quotes that cannot be compared because each builder priced something different
- Too few suitable contractors approached
- Questions answered to one bidder but not the others
- Choosing on headline price without understanding exclusions
- Appointing without clear scope, programme or payment terms
What you receive
Clear, practical deliverables.
Caroline leads procurement: tender strategy, contractor and supplier sourcing, tender queries, quote comparisons, clarification, negotiation and appointment support.
- Procurement plan and tender timetable
- Tender package with scope, pricing schedule and instructions
- Suitable shortlist of contractors or suppliers
- Managed tender queries shared with all bidders
- Like-for-like tender comparison and clarification questions
- Negotiation and appointment support
How we work
A proportionate, straightforward process.
01
Plan
Agree the procurement route, timetable and who should be invited.
02
Package
Prepare a tender package so every bidder prices the same requirement.
03
Manage
Handle queries, keep bidders informed and receive returns.
04
Compare & appoint
Compare fairly, clarify, negotiate and support the appointment.
CJ Projects is an independent consultancy. We are not the building contractor, architect, solicitor or surveyor, and we do not provide legal advice.
Common questions
Do you recommend particular builders?
We help identify suitable contractors for the project and compare their tenders fairly. The decision to appoint remains yours.
Do you prepare building contracts?
We provide practical appointment support and help make sure scope, programme and payment terms are clear. We do not provide legal advice.
How many contractors should tender?
Usually enough to give genuine competition without wasting bidders’ time — often three or four for residential work. We agree the number with you.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Aldershot and work across Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire, including Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Basingstoke and Godalming. For projects further afield, ask and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Related services
- Builder Quote ReviewThe cheapest quote is not always the lowest cost.
- Cost Planning & Cost ControlA budget built from the scope, with sensible allowances and contingency, then tracked as decisions are made so cost never becomes a surprise at the end.
- Contractor Tender & Pre-Construction SupportShort-term, package-specific or ongoing support for contractors — from reading the tender and building up packages to subcontract procurement and programmes.
- Construction consultancy in AldershotHow we support clients locally across Hampshire and Surrey.
- Contact CJ ProjectsArrange an initial discussion about your project.
Free 30-minute project consultation
A straight conversation about your project, what it involves and where we could help. No obligation.