How to win: Repair Works to Heritage Site - Ellesmere Yard

About this contract

The project involves the refurbishment and repair of several historic buildings within Ellesmere Yard, together with construction of new facilities and extensive public realm improvements. The Trust are looking for a full turnkey solution, the works involve, roofing, joinery, internal fit outs, landscaping, new build workshop & M&E. Refer to attached brief summary which includes procurement restrictions/requirements

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Canal & River Trust scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £3,000,000, 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 16 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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