How to win: Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting

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

Buyer

Aberdeen City Council

Closing date

15 June 2026

About this contract

Bids are invited for the management of the council’s catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. Including maintenance, installation and storage.

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Aberdeen City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
✓Start early: it closes 15 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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