Knutton Lane Depot - Installation of New Air Conditioning

What the buyer is asking for

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a provider for the installation of new air conditioning at its Knutton Lane, Depot Works, ST5 2SL. The proposal allows for the installation of external condensing units as follows: > Three units mounted at high level on the Fire Station side. > One unit mounted at the rear of the building. > One unit mounted on the opposite side of the building. > Remaining units mounted at low level adjacent to the generator at the front of the building, providing discreet positioning and ease of maintenance access. > Protective security cages can be provided if required.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 50%priceKnutton Lane Depot - Installation of New Air ConditioningThe tender price accounts for 50% of the overall score. When the total cost of each bid has been established these costs should be converted to a score of 100. All other bids should be scored using the formula: Bid’s score = 100 x (lowest cost / this cost)
• 50%qualityKnutton Lane Depot - Installation of New Air Conditioning> Bidders are requested to provide a clear and concise method statement for the delivery of the project clearly demonstrating how the will act within the confines of a working environment and offer compliance with the Borough Council Knutton Lane Health and Safety - (weighting - 30%). > Bidders are requested to provide details of their experience in delivering similar projects - (weighting - 30%). > Bidders are requested to provide details of technical compliance (e.g. qualification and accreditations obtained by both the company and its installation team) - (weighting - 20%). > Bidders are requested to provide a detailed timetable for delivery of the project - (weighting - 20%)

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• Contained within the Invitation to Tender Documents.

How contested is this?

Buyers publish how many bids they received. Across 110 comparable procurements we can tell you the typical field size, how often one of these goes uncontested, and whether the buyer awards on price or on quality.

Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published25 days ago

   28 Aug 2026, 09:10 BST
2. Clarification questions by7 days ago

   14 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinetomorrow

   22 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice27 Aug 2026, 17:15 BST081962-2026
2. Tender updated28 Aug 2026, 09:10 BST082021-2026

Documents

• Invitation to Tender Part 2 - Installation of Air Conditioning (Knutton Lane)
• Installation of Air Conditioning (Knutton Lane) - Visitor and Contractor Safety Guide (Knutton Lane Depot)
• Draft Goods & Supporting Services Contract - Installation of Air-Conditioning - Knutton Lane Depot.
• Invitation to Tender Part 1 - Installation of Air Conditioning (Knutton Lane)
• Tender notice on Find a Tender