How to win: Longford and Bell Court Major Works

About this contract

Longford Court and Bell Court are two residential blocks (high rise and medium rise buildings, Longford is16 floors and Bell is 4 floors in some parts and 5 floors in others). Summary of Works to be carried out at Longford Court:•Replacement of roof covering and associated balustrades, upstands and gulleys; •Replacement of all external windows and balcony doors;•Replacement of all bathrooms and associated services and decorations to Barnet Homes specifications;•Replacement of all kitchens and associated services and decorations to Barnet Homes specifications; •Reviewing and replacement of ventilation systems within flats as necessary to ensure appropriate environmental conditions; •Redecoration of all communal spaces, using appropriate fire rated coverings;•Surveying and reporting on the structural condition of the existing balconies; •Structural specification of remedial works to balconies, as informed by the survey and report; •External façade remedials, where necessary; •New flow and return heating main risers through the building to allow for a central plant option in future due to existing gas installations within the flat;. •Replacement of above ground drainage systems;•Rep

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Barnet Homes Ltd scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £22,000,000, 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 20 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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