In today’s competitive tendering environment, innovation in M&E bids is an imperative factor in winning bids. With an increase of green initiatives and eco funding, contracting authorities across public and private sectors are under more and more pressure to deliver energy efficiency, carbon reduction, operational resilience and value for money. As a result, bidders that […]
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Should You Bid? How to Qualify M&E Opportunities (Fast and Effectively)
Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) tenders can be lucrative, repeatable and strategically valuable – but they can also drain time, resources and morale if pursued without proper consideration. Whether you’re bidding for planned maintenance frameworks, lifecycle replacement works, or reactive M&E contracts, knowing when not to bid is just as important as knowing when to go […]
Health and Safety in M&E Tenders: How to Go Beyond ‘We Follow RAMS’
When you submit a mechanical and electrical (M&E) tender, simply stating “We follow RAMS” won’t put you in a winning position. Buyers already know what Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are and any compliant company will follow a stringent RAMS process. What buyers want is proof that your business treats health and safety as […]
Social Value in M&E Contracts: What Buyers Expect (with examples)
Social value has become a major deciding factor in M&E tenders across the UK. Whether a contractor is delivering planned maintenance, emergency callouts, mechanical installations or full electrical upgrades, buyers want more than technical competence. They want to see how your teams, supply chain and working practices will contribute to the people and places you […]
Do You Need Accreditation to Win M&E Contracts?
When you are bidding for M&E contracts in the UK, accreditation can feel like a confusing tick-box exercise. Do you actually need Gas Safe, NICEIC, CHAS, Constructionline or ISO certification to win work, or are they just nice bonuses for your website? In this blog, we will walk through how accreditations work in mechanical and […]
How are M&E Tenders Scored? (Including MEAT, SFG20 Compliance & Technical Weighting)
Mechanical and electrical (M&E) tenders play a vital role in the built environment and facilities management sector, especially for public sector clients who need safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance services. Whether you are bidding for planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, system replacements, or integrated facilities management, knowing how your M&E tender will be scored is […]
Should You Bid? How to Decide if a Waste Tender is Worth It
To bid or not to bid – that is the question. In the waste-management sector, a new tender can generate genuine opportunity – the chance to secure multi-year income, expand your service footprint and reinforce your reputation. But the reality is that not every opportunity will suit your business and a misjudged waste contract bid […]
Social Value in Waste Contracts: What Buyers Expect (With Examples)
In the waste management sector, social value is no longer an attractive bonus – it can be a deciding factor in whether you win or lose a contract. Due to legislative changes and an increased focus on environmentalism and community, local authorities, housing providers and public sector buyers are now looking for contractors that deliver […]
6 Reasons Why Waste Bids Fail (and How to Fix Them)
Whether you are bidding for a local authority waste collection contract, recycling services, or a total waste management framework, the competition is fierce. You might spend weeks putting your proposal together, only to receive a rejection that says something vague like “did not meet the evaluation criteria”. The truth is, most waste bids fail for […]
How to Demonstrate Waste Tracking and Reporting (Weighbridge, Duty of Care, etc)
Waste management is an essential part of everyday life, particularly for those in the construction, facilities and maintenance industries. As such, waste management tenders are detailed and require evidence of best practice and experience to ensure the best companies receive the right opportunities. It is not enough to simply state that waste is handled responsibly; […]