Signage Tender and BOQ Checklist for UAE Projects

Contractors and quantity surveyors preparing a signage tender or bill of quantities need a clear, comparable scope from every bidder. This checklist sets out what a complete signage BOQ submission should cover, based on how Metroplus prices and delivers signage packages for UAE developments.

What a complete signage BOQ should specify

• Sign schedule: every sign type, quantity, location and reference drawing number, tied to a single master schedule so nothing is priced twice or missed
• Materials and finishes: substrate, thickness, finish (powder coat, electroplated, laminate) and colour reference for each sign type
• Illumination method: non-illuminated, halo-lit, face-lit, backlit or digital, with power and control requirements noted per sign
• Fixing and structural method: wall-mounted, freestanding, suspended or facade-integrated, with any structural engineering or wind-load requirements for outdoor signs
• Site access and installation constraints: working hours, access equipment (MEWP, scaffold), permit requirements and any live-site or occupied-building conditions
• Approvals and compliance: landlord/developer sign-off, civil defence or municipality approval where applicable, and any brand-guideline sign-off from the client
• Samples and mock-ups: whether physical samples, colour swatches or a full-size mock-up are required before production
• Warranty and maintenance: warranty period per sign type and whether ongoing maintenance is priced separately

Why scope clarity matters for pricing

Signage quotes vary widely when bidders are working from incomplete drawings or an unclear sign schedule. A tender that specifies materials, illumination, fixing method and access conditions up front gets back comparable, accurate prices instead of provisional sums that change once site conditions are confirmed. This is the same information Metroplus asks for when quoting architectural signage, wayfinding systems and custom metal fabrication packages.

Submitting a tender to Metroplus

Share your sign schedule, drawings and site access details and our team will return a scoped quotation with materials, lead time and installation method clearly stated. See examples of delivered projects in our project gallery, or contact us to submit a tender or request a BOQ template.