Other Costs
Insurance, inspection fees, miscellaneous expenses
Your Profit & Risk
%
Typical range: 5-15%
%
Typical range: 2-5%
How these work together:
Your bid = (All Costs × (1 + Risk%)) × (1 + Profit%)
Taxes & Payment Terms
%
%
%
Typical: 10-15%
days
Typical: 30-90 days
₹
Your Bid Results
Enter project details to see your profit
What Should You Bid?
🔒 Minimum Safe Bid (No Profit)
₹ 0
This is the absolute minimum. You break even but make no profit.
✅ Your Target Bid (With Profit)
₹ 0
+8% profit margin
⚡ Aggressive Bid (Lower Profit)
₹ 0
For competitive scenarios. Half your normal margin.
Cost Breakdown
Total Direct Costs
₹ 0
Finance Cost (for payment delay)
₹ 0
Risk Buffer (safety margin)
₹ 0
Total Costs (Loaded)
₹ 0
After Taxes & Fees
Bid with GST₹ 0
Net after TDS₹ 0
Profit Amount₹ 0
Profit Margin %--%
Bid Ceiling Check
Your Maximum Bid₹ 0
Target Bid₹ 0
Margin at Ceiling--%
Export detailed breakdown for records
Bidding Tips
Include everything: All costs, even small ones add up
Be realistic: Use actual market prices for materials & labor
Account for delays: Longer payment terms = higher costs
Check taxes: GST & TDS vary by region and service type
Add buffer: 2-5% for unexpected expenses
Bid Summary & Review
Project Overview
Estimated Value:₹ 0 Total Costs:₹ 0 Desired Margin:8%
Cost Breakdown
Final Bid Details
Target Bid (with GST):₹ 0 Net Receipt after TDS:₹ 0 Estimated Profit:₹ 0 Profit Margin:--%
Bid Comparison
Minimum Safe Bid:₹ 0 Aggressive Bid:₹ 0
How to Use This Calculator
Step-by-Step Usage Guide
Project Information: Enter the total estimated value of the project. This is used as a reference for percentage-based calculations.
Cost Breakdown: For each cost head, you can enter either an absolute amount (₹) or a percentage (%) of the total estimated value. Use the toggle switch for each head to choose the input mode. Common cost heads include:
Material Cost: Cost of all materials required
Labour Cost: Wages for all workers
Transportation: Costs for moving materials and workers
Legal & Documentation: Fees for permits, licenses, and legal services
Lobbying & Misc.: Other indirect costs
Profit & Risk: Set your desired profit margin and add a risk buffer for unexpected expenses.
Financial Terms: Enter tax and payment details including TDS, GST, payment delay, and interest rate.
Review & Finalize: Check the bid summary, adjust any inputs if needed, and save/print your bid.
Usage Example
Inputs
Estimated Tender Value
₹5,160,000
Material Cost
40%
Labour Cost
30%
Transportation
10%
Legal & Documentation
5%
Lobbying & Misc.
5%
Total Costs
90%
Risk Buffer
3%
Desired Margin
8%
Payment Delay
60 days @ 12%
Bid Ceiling
₹7,00,000
Outputs
Finance Cost
₹14,795 (1.97%)
Risk Buffer
₹22,500 (3%)
Total Loaded Cost
₹7,87,295
No-loss Bid
₹7,87,295
Target Bid (+8%)
₹8,50,279
Margin on Revenue
7.4%
Margin on Cost
13.3%
vs. Estimate
−14.97%
Ceiling Check
❌ Over by ₹1,50,279
Reading: Your costs are too high to fit the ₹7,00,000 ceiling with any margin. You need to cut costs by ~₹87,295 just to break even at the ceiling.
Important Notes:
- This calculator is for planning purposes only. Actual costs may vary.
- Always verify GST and TDS rates with current tax laws.
- Consider additional costs like insurance, permits, and overheads.
- The risk buffer should account for unexpected expenses and price fluctuations.