Welcome to the Bidding Analyzer & Simulator
B2B version of razor-and-blade: win the project (razor) to capture long-term service revenue (blades).
Two tools for better bidding decisions.
Bidding Analyzer
Visualize project cash flow over the entire lifecycle, including initial project costs and long-term service revenue.
Bidding Simulator
Visualize the impact of different bidding prices on win rates, profitability, and expected value.
Learn More About These Tools
What Each Tool Provides
Bidding Analyzer
- Shows cash flow over 20 years
- Calculates project margin, CLV, payback period
- Visualizes service revenue impact
Helps with: Understanding the full financial picture of a project
Bidding Simulator
- Tests different bid prices
- Shows impact on win rates
- Calculates expected value
Helps with: Finding the optimal bid price
Realistic Decision Support
What These Tools Help With
- Understand project economics - See the full 20-year financial picture
- Test pricing strategies - Explore win rate vs. profitability trade-offs
- Justify decisions - Have data to support pricing and strategy choices
- Align teams - Share transparent financial models with sales and finance
What They Don't Do
- Guarantee wins - They provide data, not guarantees
- Make decisions for you - Business judgment is still required
- Account for all factors - Focus on financial aspects, not all competitive elements
- Replace experience - Complement, don't replace, industry knowledge
Quick Start
1
Analyze Project Economics
Use the Analyzer to understand your project's full financial picture over 20 years.
2
Test Pricing Strategies
Use the Simulator to explore how different bid prices affect win rates and profitability.
3
Make Informed Decisions
Use the insights to support your pricing and strategy decisions with data.