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E1 takes the hassle out of tendering, helping builders get to market faster with less manual work. Document splitting, package allocation, and subcontractor invites all happen in a few clicks, not days.
Automated addenda management keeps everyone working from the right set of documents, cutting out confusion & back-and-forth emails.
With real-time data and a clear view of trade coverage, you’ll know exactly where you stand at every stage of the process.
Less chasing, fewer headaches, and better subcontractor decisions—E1 makes tendering smoother from start to finish.
Key Benefits
Safer
Smarter procurement decisions
- Stay informed with up-to-date subcontractor data, ensuring you’re always working with the most accurate details on qualifications, compliance, and availability.
- Make smarter choices with full quote and project history included in every subcontractor profile, giving you the context you need to compare bids with confidence.
- Eliminate the risk of outdated quotes with live data showing exactly which version of project documents each subcontractor is quoting from.
Faster
Much faster tender sendouts
- Break down project documents in minutes, not days with E1’s document matrix, making package allocation fast and effortless.
- Easily control who sees what with a multi-step invite process that lets you assign trades and subcontractors to the right packages with just a few clicks.
- Keep everyone on the same page with automated addenda management that flags superseded documents and notifies only the subcontractors who need to know.
Better
Better quote coverage
- Fill gaps in your trade coverage with ease by tapping into E1’s network of over 40,000 subcontractors, ensuring you always have coverage for the tender.
- Get more quotes with less effort by posting your project to E1’s noticeboard, reaching nearly 100,000 subcontractors actively looking for work.
- Spot trade coverage issues at a glance with a single view of where your project stands, helping you act fast to secure the quotes you need.
Doc Matrix
Create trade packages in a matter of moments
Quick and easy
Fast shortcuts
Increase speed to market
Doc Matrix
Create trade packages in a matter of moments
Split up your documents in to trade-specific packages in just a few clicks.
Ensure your supply chain isn’t wading through a mountain of drawings by curating trade-specific packages from one birds-eye view.
Addenda Wizard
Automatically supersede addendum documents
Reduce risk
Less stress for subbies
Increase speed to market
Addenda Wizard
Automatically supersede addendum documents
Streamline your addenda process and reduce emails by using E1’s auto-revision wizard.
E1’s Addenda Wizard automates revising documents when you upload new drawings, meaning less time sifting through PDFs, more time in market, and less emails for your supply chain
E1 Network
Outdated info in your addressbook, gone!
Up-to date
Enriched data
Safer tendering
E1 Network
Outdated info in your addressbook, gone!
We hook your address book data up and reference it with our network.
We’ll then update any of the outdated info and populate the profile with the qualifications and project history we can find. We can help you maintain and continuously sync accurate, reliable address book data.
We help builders de-risk and speed up tender send-outs.
Builders
Six reasons the construction industry prefers E1
Simple and easy to use
We pride ourselves on our user experience. E1 is easy to learn, simple to use, and attractive to boot
Built by the industry
Built by construction people, for construction people. We don’t want to change what you do, we want to make it faster & better.
Leading the way
We have had more than 70,000 projects tendered through E1, and we’ve handled over 7.6 million architectural documents.
Always reliable
Software that’s slow, buggy or unavailable is frustrating. Our software has an uptime of >99.9%
Tried and Trusted
We’ve been around a while now. As well as Australia and New Zealand we also operate in the UK, Ireland and the Philippines
Real support
Our team is always on hand when you need them. Feel free to give us a call on 1300 705 035 from 9am-5pm AEST
Pricing to suit all
Pricing options to suit any business
Builder Basic
$3000
(+GST, Billed Annually)
Previously 'Market Intelligence'
Easily list project and recieve quotes on E1's tender noticeboard, perfect for small builders getting started
- Up to 5 users
- List 1 project per month on E1's tender noticeboard ($10M total value annually)
- Automate project creation and addenda management
- Recieve competitive quotes from Australia's largest subbie marketplace
- Access online support and knowledge base guides
Builder Core
$5000
(+GST, Billed Annually)
Previously named 'Tender'
List tenders publicly or privately, with all subcontractor details seamlessly managed in your address book
- Everything in Builder Basic and:
- Unlimited public and private projects
- Import and manage your own private address book of subbies on E1
- Track quotes, response rates and maintain audit trails on correspondance
- Showcase you active projects on a company branded tender portal
- Enjoy personalised phone support
- Add multiple licences, offices, and JVs (additional subscription required)
Most Popular
Builder Business
$9000
(+ GST, Billed Annually)
Previously named 'Tender + Network'
Expand coverage and synce address book contacts with E1's network of 40,000+ enrucged subbie profiles
- Everything in Builder Core and:
- Connect 40,000+ subbies from E1's Network to your private address book
- Keep your address book up-to-date with live, accurate contact information
- Find new subbies and advanced filters (inc. core trades, service areas, project experience and more)
- Integrate with the Australian Business Register for real-time ABN updates
- Recieve 1-on-1 training sessions for your teams
Builder Enterprise
On Request
Advanced tendering for high-value, security-focused projects and established estimating teams
- Everything in Builder Business and:
- Login with Single Sign-on (SSO) for secure and seamless access to E1
- Enforce team-based permissions, user roles, with administrator controls
- Benefit from a dedicated account manager
The Big Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No you do not, when setting up a tender you are able to choose whether you want to post it on the public notice board, or privately to your own supply chain network.
Yes, you have the option of privately posting sensitive tenders. We also have Cyber Essentials+ certification so you have peace of mind that all data is secure
Prices start from $3000 per year, and vary with the level of access you require
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