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Provisional sum definition
What does Provisional sum mean?

An amount inserted in a bill of quantities, or contract sum analysis, to cover certain items of work in building or engineering contracts which cannot be accurately defined, detailed or valued at the time when the tendering documents are issued by the employer ie a type of contingency sum. The contract sum will be adjusted upwards or downwards according to the actual expenditure.

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