How to win: Town Council Office Redevelopment

About this contract

Crewe Town Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced building contractor to undertake the refurbishment, alteration and combination of two adjoining office buildings at 1 and 2 Chantry Court, Crewe, to create a single operational headquarters for the Council. The contract includes the provision of all labour, supervision, plant, materials, equipment, testing, commissioning and handover documentation necessary for the successful completion of the works. The principal works comprise: Selective internal strip-out and demolition works. Formation of new structural openings between the existing buildings. Removal of an existing staircase and structural floor infill works. Installation of new fire-resisting and standard partitions. Installation of new internal doors and fire doors. Repairs and refurbishment of ceilings, floors and decorations. Installation of a new kitchen facility. Replacement of existing heating systems, including two new gas-fired condensing boilers and replacement radiators. Electrical, lighting, fire alarm, emergency lighting, access control and structured data works. Associated testing, commissioning, certification and handover requirements.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Crewe Town Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £80,000, 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 23 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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