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Scope
What is actually being proposed — and what sits outside the quotation.
Comparative Quotation Offer
Already have a padel specification? Get a genuine alternative proposal.
Already have planning, drawings, a specification or an existing quotation? Send it to Build & Padel and we'll review the proposed solution, identify what is included, assess the delivery approach and provide a clear alternative proposal.
- Construction-led
- Manufacturer-agnostic
- UK-based
- Groundworks + courts + installation
- One accountable delivery team
The problem
Already have a quote? That doesn't mean you have to accept the specification.
Padel projects are hard to compare because two quotations can look similar while covering materially different scopes. One may include groundworks, drainage, a concrete base, court supply, installation, lighting, electrical works, delivery, site access and commissioning.
Another may leave several of those items as assumptions, exclusions or separate packages — priced later, by someone else, once you're committed.
Compare the whole project, not just the headline price.
| Compare | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Groundworks | Excavation, sub-base, drainage and concrete specification |
| Court | Manufacturer, model, steel, glass and turf |
| Installation | Who is actually responsible for installation |
| Lighting | Equipment, columns, cabling and controls |
| Electrical | Supply, connection and distribution requirements |
| Access | Delivery, plant access and site constraints |
| Programme | Lead times, sequencing and dependencies |
| Warranty | What is covered and by whom |
| Exclusions | What isn't included in the quoted price |
| Responsibility | Who owns the problem if something goes wrong |
Specification lock-in
You may not be locked into the first specification you receive.
An initial supplier specification can quietly become the de facto specification, simply because it was the first complete proposal on the table. That doesn't mean it's wrong.
But it is entirely reasonable to ask whether there's an equivalent solution, and whether the project has been properly allowed for.
The aim isn't to tell you that another supplier is wrong. It's to give you a properly considered alternative against which you can make an informed procurement decision.
- Is there an equivalent solution?
- Is the court specification appropriate?
- Are the groundworks properly allowed for?
- Are drainage requirements understood?
- Are all installation costs included?
- Are there important exclusions?
- Are warranties clear?
- Is there one accountable contractor?
- Is the price genuinely comparable?
The review
What we'll review
Send us what you have. We work through the proposal the way a contractor reads a tender.
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Groundworks
Excavation, sub-base, drainage, concrete and the assumptions behind the base specification.
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Court Specification
Court manufacturer, configuration, glass, steel, turf, lighting and relevant options.
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Installation
Who supplies and installs each element, and how the installation is coordinated.
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Programme
Lead times, sequencing, dependencies and the practical route from site preparation to completed courts.
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Commercials
What is included, what is excluded and whether the quotations are genuinely comparable.
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Warranty & Aftercare
Who provides the warranty, what it covers and who remains responsible after installation.
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Project Responsibility
Whether there is a clear accountable party across groundworks, court supply and installation.
Positioning
We don't just reprice someone else's quote.
We review the information provided and develop our own delivery proposal based on the requirements of the project. The objective is not existing quote − 5%.
Because we're manufacturer-agnostic, we can consider different court manufacturers where that genuinely suits the site, the players and the budget.
The right comparison may be a lower price, a better specification, clearer scope, reduced project risk, better accountability — or a combination of these.
- 01Existing project
- 02Understand scope
- 03Review specification
- 04Identify assumptions
- 05Develop appropriate delivery solution
- 06Provide clear proposal
Deliverable
What you get from a comparative proposal
A practical procurement document you can put in front of a committee or a board — not a sales quote.
- Clear description of the proposed solution
- Scope of works
- Key assumptions
- Main exclusions
- Court specification
- Groundworks approach
- Installation approach
- Programme considerations
- Commercial proposal
- Warranty information
- Delivery responsibilities
- Where the existing specification differs
- Where further information is required
Illustrative comparison
What a proper quotation comparison looks like
Illustrative example — every project is different.
| Item | Existing proposal | Build & Padel alternative | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court specification | Single manufacturer, model as quoted | Manufacturer considered against site, use and budget | The court should suit the venue and players, not the supplier's stock |
| Groundworks | Specification dependent | Reviewed against ground conditions and site survey | The base decides how the court performs in ten years |
| Drainage | Often an assumption | Assessed with levels, falls and outfall considered | Drainage is a common source of post-contract cost |
| Concrete base | To be confirmed | Slab specification stated with reinforcement approach | Slab thickness and reinforcement materially affect cost |
| Lighting | Project dependent | Columns, fittings, cabling and controls itemised | Lighting is frequently priced as an option |
| Electrical | Sometimes excluded | Supply, connection and distribution identified | Connection works can be a significant separate cost |
| Installation | May sit with a third party | Coordinated by one delivery team | Split responsibility creates programme risk |
| Programme | Lead time dependent | Sequenced programme from site prep to handover | Sequencing errors cost weeks, not days |
| Warranty | Varies by element | Stated by element with the responsible party named | You need to know who to call and for how long |
| Maintenance | To be confirmed | Aftercare and servicing approach set out | Maintenance protects the asset and the revenue |
| Exclusions | Frequently in the small print | Listed clearly in the proposal | Exclusions are where budgets are lost |
| Project responsibility | Specification dependent | One accountable contractor across the scope | One party owning the problem reduces total risk |
No prices or technical specifications are implied here. Actual content depends entirely on the site, the drawings and the information available.
Why us
Why use Build & Padel as your alternative?
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Construction-led
Build & Padel is built around construction, groundworks and project delivery rather than simply selling a court.
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Manufacturer-agnostic
We're not tied to a single court manufacturer, so the specification can be considered around the project requirements.
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One accountable delivery team
Groundworks, court supply and installation coordinated through one delivery partner.
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Practical commercial advice
The objective is the right solution for the project — not automatically the most expensive or the cheapest.
Procurement risk
The cheapest quotation is not always the cheapest project.
A lower initial quotation can become the more expensive project if significant work sits outside the original scope. We're not saying these things will happen on your project — they're simply worth checking before you commit.
Compare total delivery risk, not just the number at the bottom of the quotation.
- Additional groundworks
- Drainage requirements
- Electrical connection
- Access requirements
- Unexpected exclusions
- Separate contractors
- Programme delays
- Warranty disputes
- Remedial works
- Coordination problems
How it works
From existing proposal to a comparable alternative.
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Send what you already have
Drawings, planning information, specification, court layout, existing quotation or supplier proposal.
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We review the proposed scope
We work through what is included, what is assumed and what sits outside the quotation.
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We develop a delivery solution
Groundworks, court specification, installation and programme considered for your site — not repriced from someone else's sheet.
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You receive a clear proposal
Scope, assumptions, exclusions, warranty, responsibilities and commercials, plus where our approach differs.
Project not developed far enough yet?
If there isn't enough information to price a delivery solution properly, the sensible next step is a paid feasibility and planning package — a site assessment, layout and specification you can then take to any contractor.
Site Feasibility & PlanningWho this is for
Built for people already comparing suppliers.
Tennis, golf, rugby and football clubs
Committees comparing supplier proposals before appointing a contractor.
Landowners, investors and developers
Projects where groundworks, access and drainage carry real commercial weight.
Hotels and leisure operators
Venues where programme, appearance and year-round usage matter.
Schools and universities
Procurement processes that need comparable scope, not just comparable prices.
FAQs
Quoting against an existing padel court specification
Can Build & Padel quote against an existing padel court specification?
Yes. Send your existing drawings, specification or quotation for review and we can assess the proposed scope and develop an alternative delivery proposal where appropriate.
Can Build & Padel work from an existing planning application?
Yes, where sufficient information is available. We can review the planning drawings and project information provided and establish what is required for delivery.
Does the alternative quotation have to be cheaper?
No. The objective is to provide a genuine alternative that can be compared on specification, scope, delivery, responsibility, warranty and overall project risk — not simply headline price.
Can you quote against another supplier's specification?
Yes. The existing specification can be reviewed as part of developing an alternative proposal, and we will clearly identify where our proposed solution differs.
Do you use one padel court manufacturer?
We take a manufacturer-agnostic approach and consider suitable court manufacturers for the project rather than automatically specifying one brand.
Can you compare two existing padel court quotations?
Yes. Existing quotations can be reviewed to help identify differences in scope, assumptions, exclusions and specification.
What should I send with your quotation request?
Where available, send the existing quotation, drawings, planning information, court layout, specification and any relevant site information.
Can Build & Padel take responsibility for the whole project?
Where the project scope is suitable, we can provide a coordinated delivery approach covering elements such as groundworks, court supply and installation.
Will you tell me if the existing proposal is better?
The objective is a transparent alternative. If an existing specification appears appropriate, our proposal will explain the relevant differences rather than claiming Build & Padel is automatically better.
Not sure how to compare padel court quotes?
Two quotations can look similar while making very different assumptions about groundworks, installation, warranties and project responsibility.
Next step
Already have planning? Send us what you've got.
Send your drawings, specification, existing quotation or supplier proposal. We'll review the information, understand the proposed scope and come back with a clear view of what Build & Padel could deliver.
- Already have a supplier quote?
- Send it over. We'll review what is actually being proposed.
- Not sure whether two quotations are comparable?
- We'll help identify differences in scope, assumptions and responsibility.
- Don't have everything yet?
- Send what you have. We'll tell you what additional information is needed.
- Price isn't the only comparison.
- Look at specification, scope, programme, warranties and who is responsible when something goes wrong.
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