Built for complex tender and project workflows

AI estimator logic for complex tender and project documentation

Arete helps commercial and pre-construction teams turn fragmented tender packs, drawings and specifications into structured output with clearer scope visibility, assumptions and commercial risk signals from the outset.

Designed to support early commercial understanding, not replace estimator judgement.
What teams get

Structured output with clearer commercial direction

A calmer way to evaluate complex project information without relying on generic document analysis.

Scope clarityBrings fragmented information into a more usable structure.
Risk visibilitySurfaces likely assumptions, omissions and clarification points earlier.
Estimator-style thinkingEncourages practical consideration of plant, temporary works and prelims.
The problem

Tender information is rarely presented in a way that makes fast commercial interpretation easy

Drawings, specifications, appendices and notes often arrive fragmented. Under time pressure, that creates avoidable uncertainty around scope, assumptions and commercial allowance.

Fragmented scopeCritical project detail is spread across multiple files, revisions and supporting notes.
Compressed decision-makingTeams are expected to interpret complex information quickly without losing accuracy.
Hidden assumptionsPlant, access, temporary works and prelim allowances can be missed until too late.
Output preview

A clearer way to review what a pack is likely asking for

Rather than leaving teams to manually piece everything together, Arete is designed to produce structured estimate-style output that can be reviewed commercially.

Structured estimate-style outputClearer items, notes, totals and assumptions in one place.
Commercially grounded positioningBuilt around real delivery workflows, not generic software language.
Practical to evaluateThe best test is to run a real project pack through it and inspect the result.
Sample output
Pumping Station
Estimate preview
Description
Qty
Unit
Total
Excavation for drainage trench
42
£3,780
150mm ductile iron pipework
28
lm
£4,620
Temporary works and trench support
1
item
£2,450
Site setup, welfare and supervision
1
item
£3,150
£13,995Illustrative direct cost subtotal
Scope notesAssumptions and commercial flags surfaced earlier
Process

A straightforward way to evaluate the platform

The strongest demonstration is simple: use a real document, inspect the output and review it commercially.

Step 1

Submit a pack

Upload a drawing, specification or supporting file from a live or recent opportunity.

Step 2

Generate output

The system processes the information and returns a structured estimate-style response.

Step 3

Review commercially

Assess scope clarity, assumptions, omissions and overall practical value.

Next step

Run a real tender pack through Arete

The clearest way to understand the value is to submit a genuine file and inspect the output directly.

Go to Tender Submission
Best tested on a live or recent project pack.