• Project: Provision of Flooring Works at Student Accommodation
  • Estimated Value: £125,000 (excl. VAT)
  • Location: Gwynedd (Wales)
  • Contract Term: 1 year initial term (July 2026 – June 2027)
  • Extension Option: Up to 4 x 1-year extensions (potential 5-year total term)
  • Procurement Type: Below threshold – open competition
  • Evaluation Weighting: 80% Price / 20% Quality
  • Tender Deadline: 10 March 2026 (5:00pm)

Wales student accommodation flooring works tender illustration

The contract covers floor-laying and covering works and will be awarded based on the Most Advantageous Tender, with a significant weighting on price (80%). However, quality submissions remain essential, particularly in demonstrating competence, compliance and delivery capability.

  • Flooring contractors with experience in residential or student accommodation settings
  • SMEs operating in Wales or with the capacity to deliver in Gwynedd
  • Contractors able to demonstrate appropriate insurance levels:
    • Employer’s Liability £5m
    • Public Liability £5m
    • Product Liability £5m

Price-heavy tenders can tempt bidders to focus purely on rates. However, poorly structured quality responses can still damage overall scores.

For contracts like this, it’s important to:

  • Present realistic pricing
  • Avoid undercutting at unsustainable levels
  • Clearly evidence similar past works
  • Demonstrate operational capability for phased accommodation works

If you’re considering bidding, ensure your response balances competitive pricing with credible delivery planning.

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  • Pricing strategy
  • Quality response improvement
  • Compliance checks
  • Submission structure