How to win: AM0002MFC - Greyfriars - Construction of Market & Food Court

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Project Title: Gloucester Greyfriars Project Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre and Food Court Construction Period: January 2027–May2027 – Incorporating Principal Designer at RIBA Sages 4-6 Client:?Gloucester City Council Key Requirements • Existing building needs repurposing and regeneration: strip out is completed but there may be unknown service runs, possible hazardous materials, structural constraints • Fire strategy compliance: smoke control, compartmentation, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Martyn’s Law Act?2023 measures integrated into design • Timescales: strictly tied to Levelling Up Fund drawdown deadlines; design decisions must be made promptly to avoid programme critical delays to Cultural Hub Build Programme • Budget discipline: follow and understand overall budget caps for each building element • Administer and report on compliance and value • Sustainability: Car Park roof mounted PV array, improved thermal envelope, LED lighting, high efficiency Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Services

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Gloucester City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £2,290,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 3 December 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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