How to win: Hastings Road Development

A works contract from Lancaster City Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Lancaster City Council

Closing date

23 October 2026

About this contract

The construction of four new Council houses by redevelopment of the existing garage site. Works shall comprise demolition of the existing garages, site preparation, and construction of 2 cottage style apartments and 2 terraced houses using ‘Etopia’ MMC panels. The Construction is characterised by the site constraints, MMC, quality of the design and energy efficiency of the construction and social value.

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Lancaster City Council 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 23 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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