How to win: Newark Market Place Refurbishment

About this contract

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders, on behalf of Newark & Sherwood District Council (the Council) (NSDC) , NSDC are seeking to form a contract with one Contractor. The works comprise of the following: • Replacement of existing lighting within the Market Place • Installation of new pop up electrical power points within the Market Place • Repair and maintenance of the existing porphyry setts within the Market Place • Replacement of existing stone with new York Stone to create a new alfresco dining area • Localised repair works as required The contractor shall allow for all labour, materials, plant, access equipment, testing, certification, waste disposal, protection, temporary works, attendance and supervision necessary to complete the works. Under the Procurement Act 2023, this contract is designated Regulated Below Threshold -Works procurement and, in accordance with PPN Action Note 005 (Feb 2025) is being reserved for Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire bidders. This reservation has been approved in order to: • Support local recruitment, training and skills which is likely to generate demonstrable economic benefits within the local are

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Newark And Sherwood District Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £1,150,000, 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 27 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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