RAAC Tenders & Bid Writing Support
As the UK construction industry faces the challenges posed by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in buildings, contractors with the expertise and experience to undertake remediation projects are in high demand!
Thornton & Lowe, a leading bid and tender writing company with over 15 years of experience in bidding for construction projects. We help construction companies win government contracts, frameworks, and public sector tenders and we are seeing an increasing number of RAAC remediation projects, which can be both complex and competitive.
The RAAC Challenge and Opportunities for Contractors
RAAC is a lightweight building material that was widely used in the UK between the early 1960s and mid-1990s, particularly in public sector buildings. However, the material has been found to pose serious risks due to its susceptibility to moisture penetration and corrosion of the reinforcement, leading to potential structural failures.
As the UK government and private sector address the risks posed by RAAC, contractors with the expertise to identify, assess, and remediate affected buildings will play a crucial role in creating safer, higher-quality structures.
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Thornton & Lowe's Expertise in Construction Bid Writing
Thornton & Lowe specialises in providing comprehensive bid writing and proposal management services for construction and infrastructure projects. The company's directly employed team of bid writers delivers high-quality, competitive, and bespoke tender submissions, focusing on key areas such as:
- Social value and community benefits
- Innovation and technology integration
- Cost and value engineering
- Health & safety
- Effective subcontractor management
Thornton & Lowe's clients have successfully won frameworks across the UK, including CCS, Fusion21, Pagabo, En Procure, NWCH, Procure Plus, National Grid, NHS SBS, and LHC. The company has also helped clients secure direct opportunities with contracting authorities such as Network Rail, Southern Health NHS Trust, Transport for Greater Manchester, and various local councils and housing associations.
Tailored Support for RAAC Remediation Tenders
Thornton & Lowe's bid writing services are tailored to address the specific needs of the construction sector and the unique challenges posed by RAAC remediation projects. The company's bid writers understand how to structure submissions for maximum impact, ensuring that contractors' strengths and expertise in RAAC remediation are clearly communicated.
In addition to bid writing, Thornton & Lowe offers a range of services to support construction companies, including:
- Comprehensive tender review to ensure the highest quality submissions
- Continuous support and free consultations to assess new opportunities
- Training to help contractors develop their in-house bid writing capabilities
Client Testimonials
Thornton & Lowe's clients have consistently praised the company's expertise, professionalism, and success in helping them win tenders and framework agreements. Here are a few testimonials:
"Dave Thornton and his team assisted with our submission and added quality and focus to the process, streamlining replies, while ensuring key points demonstrated. The result was a concise, quality, professional bid we were proud to submit and provided a key structure to our business for future bids." Louise Scott, H Bell & Sons, Building Contractors
"The service I received, especially from Katie, Cathrine and Maria Edwards was nothing but exceptional, their knowledge and skill for compiling and providing excellent bids for those tendering submissions have been first-class. It's fair to say that my company has been successful in a number of the bids submitted." Nichol Associates
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Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (‘RAAC’) removalUK Livingston Almond Housing AssociationRemoval of internal RAAC roof/ceiling panels and installation of new plasterboard ceiling. (Note: concrete tile pitched roof subsequently installed over original RAAC flat roof panels).
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2880000 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-18 | ||||||||
24EED006 – Gatehouse Primary School RAAC WorksUK Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway CouncilGatehouse Primary School RAAC Works
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770000 | 2024-11-13 | 2024-12-11 | ||||||||
RAAC works to Domestic Properties in West LothianUK Livingston West Lothian CouncilRAAC works to Domestic Properties in West Lothian
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2024-10-28 | 2024-11-27 | |||||||||
8426 - St Machar Academy Flat Roof Replacement WorksUK Aberdeen Aberdeen City CouncilThe Works comprise the replacement of the existing flat roof coverings, structural works to support existing RAAC ceilings, adjustment of rainwater goods and removal of existing PV panels
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2024-05-21 | 2024-06-12 | |||||||||
Castlehead High School Roof StrengtheningUK Paisley Renfrewshire CouncilThe works comprise of the installation of additional steelwork within the gym areas of the school to provide support in place of existing RAAC concrete within the ceiling / roof space. This will include renewing lighting and taking down and reinstating main heating and water pipework for structural installation.
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2024-03-06 | 2024-03-27 | |||||||||
Cost Manager for the New Leighton HospitalUK Crewe Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of Cost Manager Services for the New Leighton Hospital.<br/><br/>This procurement will be run via an Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR").<br/><br/>MCHFT is in the initial stages of a new project to construct a new hospital, which will replace the existing Leighton Hospital which is affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) throughout circa 80.00% of its buildings. The vision for the project is to design and build a new state of the art hospital that will play a vital role at the heart of the community, placing digital innovation at the forefront of health services designed to tackle inequalities and meet the needs of a growing and ageing population. The ambition is that this project will transform the quality of healthcare for the people of Cheshire and across the Northwest of England.<br/><br/>The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Cost Manager to provide services covering RIBA Stages 2 to 3. Bidders are to note that the appointment is through to completion of the Outline Business Case which is currently targeted as July 2025.<br/><br/>The estimated total contract value for RIBA Stages 2 to 3 (including the Outline Business Case) is £150,000.00<br/><br/>The project is currently concluding RIBA Stage 1 and is due to commence RIBA Stage 2 in June 2024. Bidders are expected to commence services on 14th May 2024. <br/><br/>The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for the Cost Manager beyond RIBA stage 3 (including Outline Business Case delivery) without the need for a further procurement exercise. In exercising its discretion to extend, the Authority will consider the successful bidder’s performance up to the point it is considering any extension and whether any benefit to the overall programme to extending with the current supplier outweighs any potential benefit in carrying out a further procurement exercise.<br/><br/>Bidders are to note that the design may reach a fully complete RIBA stage 3 by the end of the Outline Business Case and therefore fees are to be on the basis of this.<br/><br/>The tender is being run via the ATAMIS e-tendering Portal which can be found at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ("the e-sourcing Portal").
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1000000 | 2024-01-27 | 2024-02-26 | ||||||||
Architect Lead Design Team for the New Development of Leighton Hospital CampusUK Crewe Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) (the "Authority") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of Architect Lead Design Team Services for the New Development of Leighton Hospital Campus. <br/><br/>This procurement will be run via a Restricted Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR").<br/><br/>MCHFT is in the initial stages of a new project to construct a new hospital, which will replace the existing Leighton Hospital which is affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concreate (RAAC) throughout circa 80.00% of its buildings. The vision for the project is to design and build a new state of the art hospital that will play a vital role at the heart of the community, placing digital innovation at the forefront of health services designed to tackle inequalities and meet the needs of a growing and ageing population. The ambition is that this project will transform the quality of healthcare for the people of Cheshire and across the Northwest of England.<br/><br/>At the centre of the programme will be the “hospital 2.0” concept, a vision for how hospital schemes can be delivered with greater efficiency and reduced cost. An integrated systems approach will provide “optimised, standardised and repeatable solutions for scheme development, design, construction, and operation. <br/><br/>The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint an Architect Lead Design Team (including Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Master-planning (This is site wide, rather than the master-planning associated with just the hospital buildings), BIM support, Sustainability (including BNG)) to provide services covering RIBA Stages 2 to 3. For the purposes of this tender, it should be assumed that the successful practice will not novate over to a contractor team but instead be invited to remain with the trust in an advisory capacity through the build phases.<br/><br/>The Authority is seeking interest from consultants who will provide the service of an Architect who will also act as the lead design coordinator of an Architect-Led Design Team (ALDT), including Wayfinding, Digital Architect, and the below services:<br/><br/>Core Architectural Services, Lead Design Coordinator and the below specialisms:<br/>• Digital Architect<br/>• Daylight/Sunlight<br/>• Wind<br/>• Landscaping<br/>• Catering<br/>• Waste and Logistics<br/>• Lighting<br/>• Acoustics<br/>• Inclusive Design<br/>• Façade Access<br/>• Façade Engineering<br/><br/>Core Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services and the below specialisms:<br/>• BREEAM<br/>• Digital infrastructure around Biodiversity net gain<br/>• Net Zero Carbon<br/>• IT and AV<br/>• Lifts<br/>• Security<br/>• Fire Engineering<br/><br/>Core Civil and Structural (C&S) Engineering Services and the below specialism:<br/>• Transport Planning<br/><br/>Please note that Principal Designer services are to be provided by others and not by the Architect Lead Design Team.<br/><br/>The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for the Architect Lead Design Team beyond RIBA stage 3 without the need for a further procurement exercise but through way of novation. In exercising its discretion to extend, the Authority will consider the successful bidder’s performance up to the point it is considering any extension and weather any benefit to the overall programme to extending with the current supplier outweighs any potential benefit in carrying out a further procurement exercise.<br/><br/>The contract will include the NEC4 Professional Service Contract (PSR) set out in Annex A1. It is vital that the bidder review these carefully and take account of all information such as key performance i
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4000000 | 2024-01-19 | 2024-02-16 | ||||||||
WLC Lanthorn CEC Siporex Roof ReplacementUK Livingston West Lothian CouncilThis contract is for the complete replacement of all RAAC roof planks of Lanthorn Community Education Centre.
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2500000 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-27 |
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