QuantaraBOQ Software for Saudi Arabia Project Records
Saudi project teams can manage government tender notices, multidisciplinary price schedules, addenda and code-review evidence through different systems and owners. Quantara structures supported BOQ records for human review; Etimad submission, Saudi Building Code assessment and contractual approval remain separate.
For Saudi Tender and Multidisciplinary BOQ Teams
This workflow is intended for professionals coordinating large or multi-package BOQs while keeping procurement-platform activity, technical-code review and commercial authorization with the responsible Saudi project stakeholders.
- Suppliers preparing government tender price schedules alongside Etimad activity
- Main contractors coordinating civil, architectural and MEP packages
- Consultants issuing discipline-specific BOQ clarifications and addenda
- Commercial reviewers separating code evidence, pricing assumptions and bid records
Keep Procurement, Code Review and Pricing Evidence Distinct
Saudi government tender opportunities can be reviewed through the official Etimad services, while the official Saudi Building Code catalogue publishes separate technical-code resources. Neither record is interchangeable with the reviewed commercial BOQ.
On a multidisciplinary tender, a single addendum may affect selected packages without replacing every earlier source. Teams need a defensible issue register and professional review rather than an assumed automatic merge.
Structured Package Review Without Compliance Automation
Quantara can retain available source references, organize BOQ sections and revisions, and surface supported validation findings before a professional output is used.
The responsible Saudi bid team must still read the tender instructions, apply the correct code and contractual requirements, confirm taxes or local-content obligations, and submit through the authorized channel. Quantara does not connect to Etimad or certify Saudi Building Code compliance.
Relevant Features
Tender Source Attribution
Keep available source identity and evidence references with supported package records.
Multidisciplinary BOQ Hierarchy
Organize reviewed civil, architectural and MEP sections without claiming automatic coordination.
Pre-Issue Validation Review
Review supported findings before relying on the BOQ output; this is not regulatory or contractual validation.
Example: Saudi Government Tender Package
A contractor obtains a tender package externally, with separate civil and MEP price schedules followed by an addendum:
Record the External Tender Basis
Create the authorized project workspace and identify the notice, package and issue supplied through the official procurement process.
Map Package Schedules
Import supported spreadsheet columns, validate each destination and preserve the intended section hierarchy.
Review the Addendum
Retain the new source separately and have discipline leads identify every affected item, assumption and exclusion.
Validate Before External Submission
Review supported findings and generate a checked output, then complete Etimad, code, guarantee and approval requirements outside Quantara.
Supported Inputs
Multi-Sheet XLSX or CSV Schedule
AvailableMap supported columns and approve validated records into the intended package or BOQ destination.
Note: Only supported structures and destinations are included; column mapping and imported values still require review.
Selectable-Text Tender BOQ
AvailableCapture candidates only from supported detected table rows and verify them against the source.
Note: Plain paragraph text is not automatically converted into BOQ candidates; table results depend on the source layout and must be checked against the original file.
Scanned or Image-Only Tender Page
LimitedDetect that text extraction is unavailable so the page can be reviewed manually.
Note: Quantara does not currently perform OCR text extraction from scanned or image-only PDFs.
Supported Outputs
Package-Structured BOQ
AvailableKeep reviewed discipline sections, items and revisions in the project record.
Reviewed XLSX or PDF Output
AvailableGenerate a supported professional output from reviewed data for authorized downstream use.
Note: Generated documents are not professional approval and remain subject to project-specific review.
Configured Document Template
AvailableApply a supported template while retaining project-specific checking and approval outside the software.
Note: Template configuration and every generated result still require project-specific review.
Current Limitations
- Quantara does not integrate with Etimad, register suppliers, browse opportunities, submit bids or manage government guarantees.
- The software does not interpret or certify the Saudi Building Code, municipal requirements, tender conditions or contractual entitlement.
- Arabic and RTL presentation is limited to supported authenticated workflows; Quantara does not provide automatic translation, Arabic source parsing or Arabic OCR.
- Quantara does not supply Saudi market rates or calculate taxes, local-content scores, deductions or bank guarantees.
- Automatic drawing takeoff and CAD/BIM/IFC import are unavailable, and every quantity and output requires independent professional validation.
Professional Disclaimer
Project information, extracted data, measurements, calculations, rates and outputs require review by the responsible construction professional before tender, procurement, contractual or construction use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quantara submit Saudi government tenders through Etimad?
No. Tender discovery and submission remain in the official Etimad process. Quantara can organize supported BOQ records but has no verified Etimad integration.
Does Quantara check the Saudi Building Code?
No. The responsible design and construction professionals must use the applicable official Saudi Building Code resources. Quantara does not interpret, test or certify code compliance.
Can Quantara merge every discipline addendum automatically?
No. Quantara can keep supported sources and distinct BOQ revisions, but discipline leads must identify the affected scope and approve every change.
Can Quantara process Arabic tender documents automatically?
No. Supported authenticated workflows include limited Arabic and RTL presentation, but Quantara does not provide automatic translation, Arabic source parsing or OCR for scanned Arabic pages.
Does Quantara calculate Saudi taxes, local content or tender guarantees?
No. Quantara does not calculate taxes, local-content scores, statutory deductions or bank guarantees. The authorized commercial team must follow the current tender and regulatory requirements.
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