BOLTS

Buildsoft On-Line Tendering System

What is BOLTS?

BOLTS stands for Buildsoft OnLine Tendering System. BOLTS is an Internet program that has been designed to greatly improve the tendering process. It allows bills of quantity, estimates, documents, plans, quotes and other tender information to be exchanged between the QS, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. It is based on the traditional well-proven manual system, but speeds and assists by organizing and automating tasks.

A job can be uploaded from your estimating system or created online. BOLTS includes a system for managing tender documents and is a total communication system with your contractor, advising them and contacting them regarding updated details and when they are required to submit their information. The subcontractor then generates a quotation and forwards it back to you in an electronic form that can be downloaded into most commonly used estimating programs and therefore requires no retyping. You are able to send automated warning messages as a closing date approaches.

BOLTS then allows you to compare the various quotes in sections that are alike, and to make final selections when the job has closed. Further, the quote information obtained through BOLTS can be downloaded into your Buildsoft Global Estimating or some other programs for the final management review process.