EXTERNAL PAINTING OF WARE PRIORY

3.1 Award Criteria

Evaluation of offers will be carried out by the Town Clerk in consultation with a panel of Councillors. The Town Council will not be obliged to accept the lowest tender. Tenderers will be asked to explain how they meet the following criteria

3.11 Recognised and established building, painting and decorating contractor. 3.12 Member of a recognised, relevant Trade Association unless substantive evidence can be provided to illustrate an appropriate level of competence. 3.13 Knowledge and experience required to work on a Grade I listed building. 3.14 Details of previous experience of working on listed buildings.

3.15 Referees for any similar work carried out in the last 3 years confirming quality of final finishes. 3.16 Details of methods and materials to be used for each part of the specification. 3.17 Demonstrated ability to conduct the works in association with managing traffic and pedestrian movements near to the site. 3.18 Capacity to complete the project in time.

3.19 Ability to meet costs budgets.

3.2 Awarding the Contract

Once the bid evaluation is complete, tenderers will be notified as soon as possible of any decision made by the Council about its intention to award the contract. The contract for the work will be effected by an exchange of letters and will be based on this specification.

The contacts will be evaluated based on a combination of price and other factors as indicated below. Please supply information related to each of the headings to allow us to evaluate your tender submission. Please use continuation sheet where necessary. Based on the information provided shortlisted contractors may be invited to an interview Max score score Price 50 Quality of work Training / Qualifications / Experience Please provide names of referees related to existing contracts of a similar nature

30 Reliability (equipment strategy / contingency plans)

10 Proximity to Ware (location of equipment / contractors)

5 Environmental factors (please attach environmental policy) 5

Total 100

Contractor Name:______________________________________________________________

References: Please provide two References below....

Reference 1 Reference 2 Organisation

Contact name

Contact phone

Contact email

Address

Type of contract

SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS 4.1 We require you to submit ONE PAPER COPY of your tender.

4.2 Your offer should be set out as follows:-

Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11

Response to Tendering Criteria Method Statements and Detailed Costings Cost Summary Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule Tendering Certificate