How to win: Excavation, Cable Laying and Reinstatement for Isles of Scilly

A works contract from NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

Closing date

25 September 2026

About this contract

National Grid's aim is to obtain contractor services for Excavation, Cable Lay, and Reinstatement on the Isles of Scilly. The work will consist of planned and reactive work. Looking to provide continuity and coverage on the isles for 6.5 years which will cover ED3.

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for works work these usually outweigh price.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
✓Start early: it closes 25 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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