How to win: Contract for Structural Works to River Drive Blocks

About this contract

South Tyneside Council's Housing Team seeks a qualified principal contractor to undertake essential structural and remedial works across designated properties within housing blocks on River Drive, South Tyneside. The scope includes roof stabilisation works, comprehensive cavity and wall tie investigations and works, and the replacement of lintels to maintain load-bearing performance. Additional works will involve wall stabilisation measures, repointing to restore weatherproofing and durability, and the installation of linear metal components as specified to enhance structural resilience. All works must comply with relevant building regulations, industry standards, and health and safety requirements. It should be noted that the properties will remain occupied throughout the duration of the works. The successful contractor must take this into account when planning and delivering the works and implement measures to minimise disruption to residents. It is anticipated works will take around 9 months from award of Contract.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — South Tyneside Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £280,000, 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 29 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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