How to win: MBC-1604 Grounds Maintenance Equipment Repair and Maintenance Contract

About this contract

Melton Borough Council are seeking suppliers who are able to carry out repairs, servicing and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment used by the Council's Environmental Maintenance Team. The objectives of this Contract are to: • Support the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment used by Council staff • Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and guidance • Minimise equipment downtime and disruption to service delivery • Ensure equipment is maintained in line with manufacturer requirements • Provide value for money through effective planned maintenance and timely repairs • Extend the service life of Council owned equipment. Suppliers are welcome to view the opportunity on the ProContract portal using the link below. The deadline for submissions is 6th October 2026 at 12 noon. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b85abf10-76ab-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Melton Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £103,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 6 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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