| # | Code | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate (₹) | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INT.WS.TOP | Worktop Prelam 25mm Ms Frame[item not found: INT.WS.TOP] | — | 39.37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 2 | INT.WS.PART | Fabric Panel Partition[item not found: INT.WS.PART] | — | 35.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 3 | INT.WS.PED | Mobile 3drawer Pedestal[item not found: INT.WS.PED] | — | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 4 | INT.WS.CH.MID | Task Chair Mid Mesh[item not found: INT.WS.CH.MID] | — | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 5 | INT.WS.KB | Keyboard Tray Pullout[item not found: INT.WS.KB] | — | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 6 | INT.WS.CTRAY | Cable Tray Under Table[item not found: INT.WS.CTRAY] | — | 12.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 7 | INT.WS.SOCK | Ups Socket 6a 15a Combo[item not found: INT.WS.SOCK] | — | 30.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 8 | INT.WS.DATA | Rj45 Cat6 Data Point[item not found: INT.WS.DATA] | — | 20.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 9 | INT.WS.GROM | Cable Grommet D 80mm[item not found: INT.WS.GROM] | — | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| Your inputsworkstation seats 10 · Cluster layout 4-seat cluster · Per-seat worktop width 1200 mm · Worktop depth 600 mm · Partition / screen height 1200 mm · Mobile 3-drawer pedestal under each seat · Task chair grade Mid mesh task chair ₹8-15k · Under-desk keyboard tray · Under-table cable tray + cable management · Electrical sockets per seat 3 · RJ45 data points per seat 2 | TOTAL | ₹0 | ||||
- **Layout choice** drives floor-plate efficiency: (1) **Bench (no partition)** — modern open plan, 18-22 sqft per seat, ideal for collaborative startups + agile teams; (2) **4-seat cluster** — most common Indian corporate layout, 25-30 sqft per seat including circulation; (3) **6-seat cluster** — call centre / BPO standard, 22-27 sqft per seat; (4) **L-shape** — executive / corner offices, 50-80 sqft per seat. Sqft-per-seat directly impacts rent.
- **Worktop width** — 1050 mm (compact, fits laptop + 1 monitor; cramped); 1200 mm (default, laptop + 2 monitors + writing pad); 1500 mm (comfortable, accommodates dual monitor + papers + phone); 1800 mm (executive, sufficient for stand-alone work + 3 monitor setup).
- **Partition height** is the privacy / collaboration trade-off: 400 mm (modern open, see colleagues, hear all conversations); 900 mm (sit-privacy from across, see across when standing); 1200 mm (eye-level when seated, the standard); 1500 mm (full privacy, blocks standing visibility, looks cellular); no-partition (bench style — fully open).
- **Chair grade matters most for back-to-back 8-hour daily use** — basic chairs cause back pain after 3-5 months; mid-tier mesh is the productivity floor; premium (Steelcase-equivalent) reduces sick days + RSI claims. ROI calculation: ₹15k chair vs ₹6k chair = ₹9k extra per chair; 1 sick day per 6 months from cheap chair = ₹2-5k loss. **Always upgrade chair before any other workstation item**.
- **Cable management** — without proper grommet + cable tray, wires hang in spaghetti under desk, get tangled with feet, become trip-hazard + look unprofessional. ₹500-1200 per seat for cable tray + grommet — essential, never skip.
- **Sockets + data per seat** — Standard: 2 × 6A (laptop charger + monitor) + 1 × 15A (printer / desk lamp / external charger), 2 × RJ45 (PC + IP phone). Premium: 4 sockets + 4 data + 1 USB-A + 1 USB-C built into desktop hub.
- **Meeting pod** — small enclosed 4-6 person room, ~80-100 sqft, glass walls + acoustic insulation + 4-6 chairs + small table + monitor + writing surface. Adds ₹1.2-2.5L per pod but essential for hybrid work eras (video calls without disrupting open-plan team).
- **Cost target** for default 10-seat 4-seat-cluster + 1200 mm partition + pedestal + mid chair + keyboard tray + cable tray + 3 sockets + 2 data: approximately **₹2.8-3.8 lakh**. Premium 10-seat ergonomic + premium chair + meeting pod: ₹6-8 L.
- **Excludes**: false ceiling / lighting (use [False Ceiling Package](/boq/false-ceiling-package)); flooring (use [Vitrified Tile Flooring](/boq/vitrified-tile-flooring)); HVAC / split AC (separate work category); fire safety / sprinklers (commercial fitout); access control + biometric (security work); printer / scanner / coffee machine (consumables / appliances); large meeting room (executive cabin) — use [Glass Partition Cabin](/boq/glass-partition-cabin).
**Office Workstation Cluster** is the unit of every modern open-plan office — every fitout project (IT, BPO, startup, corporate, co-working) is essentially a multiplication of workstation clusters + meeting rooms + cabins + common areas. Per-seat BOQ: pre-laminated worktop on MS frame + fabric panel partitions + 3-drawer mobile pedestal + ergonomic task chair + keyboard tray + monitor arm + cable tray + UPS sockets + data points + grommet for cable routing. Cost dominated by: seat count × per-seat fitout cost. Per-seat cost: basic ₹15-25k → mid ₹25-40k → premium ₹50-85k → luxury ₹1-2.5L. Typical 10-seat cluster mid-tier ₹2.8-3.8 lakh; 25-seat full team space ₹6-12 L; 50-seat office fitout ₹15-25 L.
Open plan vs cabins — the layout-cost trade-off
Indian office fitouts have largely moved from cellular cabin offices to open-plan workstations over the last decade. **Open plan benefits**: (1) **Floor-plate efficiency** — 25-30 sqft per seat vs 60-100 sqft for a cabin; saves 60-70 % rent; (2) **Collaboration** — visible team, easier conversations, faster decisions; (3) **Cost** — workstation ₹30-50k vs cabin ₹2-5L per seat; (4) **Flexible reconfiguration** — rearrange clusters monthly if needed. **Open plan downsides**: (1) **Noise + distraction** — concentration work hard; (2) **No privacy for confidential calls + 1-on-1s** (addressed via small meeting pods); (3) **Pandemic-era distancing concerns**. Modern compromise: **3-zone office** = (a) open workstation clusters (60-70 % of seats); (b) 4-6 small meeting pods scattered; (c) 1-2 executive cabins + large boardroom. This BOQ covers (a); use [Glass Partition Cabin](/boq/glass-partition-cabin) for cabins.
Per-seat cost drivers — where the money actually goes
Breakdown of a typical mid-tier workstation seat at ₹30-40k all-in: (1) **Chair** ₹10-15k (40 %) — the highest cost-per-seat component; mid mesh ergonomic; (2) **Worktop + frame** ₹8-12k (28 %) — pre-laminated MDF / particle on MS frame; (3) **Partition (fabric panel)** ₹4-7k (18 %) — depends on height + material grade; (4) **Pedestal + storage** ₹3-5k (12 %); (5) **Electrical + data point** ₹2-4k (8 %); (6) **Cable management** ₹500-1200 (3 %); (7) **Keyboard tray + monitor arm + accessories** ₹1-3k (6 %). **Where to optimise budget**: NEVER on the chair (employee productivity + health). OK to optimise on: pedestal (smaller / no pedestal if low storage need), partition height (lower = cheaper), monitor arm (skip if single monitor). NEVER on: cable management + grommet (looks unprofessional without).