How to win: Mechanical Services Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2031

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Planned servicing, corrective maintenance and refurbishment works of corporate buildings (Mechanical services) within West Suffolk Council. Properties include offices, depots, public halls, museums and visitor centres, sports centres and changing rooms, community centres, public conveniences, public car parks and bus stations, commercial and industrial premises, housing including temporary accommodation and houses in multiple occupation. General description of works split into each trade below: Plumbing works can include: Removing and replacing sanitary ware Works to taps, wastes and traps Repairs or replacement to hot and cold water installations Alterations to pipework, hot/cold/radiator circuits. Repairs or replacement to above ground drainage systems Unblocking toilets and other waste pipework. New plumbing installations Repairs or replacement to rainwater goods New or replacement of existing underground water supply pipes. Repairs or replacement to lead flashings and gutters Providing plumbing services is association with other contractors or trades Minor building works associated with plumbing works including non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed (NNLW) asbestos works Heat

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — West Suffolk Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £2,700,000, 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 31 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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