How to win: Grimsby Dock Tower Restoration

A works contract from ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Closing date

28 October 2026

About this contract

The Grimsby Dock Tower is a Grade I listed landmark within the Port of Grimsby and one of the UK's most significant maritime heritage structures. Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake repair, conservation and refurbishment works to preserve the Tower's historic fabric, address identified structural and building defects, and safeguard the asset for future generations. The project will require extensive experience of working on complex heritage buildings, including listed structures, while operating safely within a live port environment.

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS 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 28 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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