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Our Monthly Briefing provides a concise overview of activity across the UK social housing repairs, maintenance and construction sector. Drawing on live procurement data, contract \t\t\t\t\t\tawards, client activity and market intelligence, it highlights emerging trends, investment priorities and opportunities shaping the market.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Social Housing RMI Business Intelligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Wotcha!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
This one\u2019s for you Will. 39 years ago, when I was 19, I was teaching recreational Scuba Diving in the British Army. I was supposed to be a mechanic, but was useless at it, and didn\u2019t like getting my hands oily (Dermatitis) \u2013 or wearing green for that matter. Fortunately, I was a diver and so was my OC.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I got called back from L\u2019Estartit in northern Spain, where I\u2019d been taking squaddies diving, to put on a demonstration for the top brass at Lake Okersee in Germany. All Army recreational sports were vying for funding \u2013 we weren\u2019t at war, so the boys were fighting each other.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
My role was to pretend to be an MP, and while my boss was giving a talk to the generals, I interrupted to ask for a car to be moved. Mal got mad, I persisted, eventually Mal screams, \u2018Get this man away!\u2019.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
At that, I was frog marched by two burly lads off a pier into icy water. I had a dry suit on under military waterproofs, and a 20 kg weight belt so I sank immediately. My friend Taff, from Scotland, just kidding \u2013 was under the pier, with a spare tank, mask, and hood. He then swam out with a fake shark\u2019s fin just above the water line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I did that 7 times over the day. The result was, with all that weight on my boney hips, and all the bouncing around, a prolapsed disc. I spent a year in and out of hospital at BMH Rinteln in Germany, and QEMH Woolwich \u2013 before being medically discharged in August 1989. By October I was working on a dive boat in Palau, Micronesia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The prolapse resulted in a Discectomy L4\/5. Since then, I\u2019ve had a Laminectomy L5\/S1 in 1996, and then a L4\/5 fusion in 2007 \u2013 in spine speak, that\u2019s the trifecta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cGet to the point, Gaz\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A few weeks ago, I wanted to dress up smart for a friends \u2018do\u2019, so I wore \u2018proper shoes\u2019 \u2013 I\u2019m usually in Vans. It was only for 4 hours. 3 days later I couldn\u2019t walk. I literally could not put any weight on my lower back. Crawling was agonising, as was turning in bed. I still have some residual issues but I\u2019m up and about now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
And the moral of this tale? Be careful when wearing heels, and most importantly, try to make the most of each day and be thankful for what you have \u2013 life can turn on a sixpence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
And with that, welcome to this months Locarla Monthly Briefing (now incorporating Gaz\u2019s Medical History Journal), it\u2019s a doozy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
‘Blue links<\/a><\/strong>‘ for all and ‘green links<\/a><\/strong>‘ are behind login so dependent on your licence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Welcome, welcome, one and all.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n A Tender Notice Is Just the Beginning<\/strong>
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February 2025 was a watershed moment for tender alert services. PA2023 was finally introduced and this created a big opportunity, but an even bigger headache.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tender aggregators now had access to better award data so could more confidently advertise \u2018Pipeline \/ Advance Tender notification\u2019 and \u2018Competitor Analysis\u2019. The problem was that everyone now had access to better data through Find a Tender – and it offered an API feed to make that data easier to process. At the same time LLMs were becoming able to build software to manage that API feed. Now, in one day, you could build your own contract notice software and offer it as a service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PA2023 also gave us 17 different types of notices to deal with. This was great for us as we have a thing about data \u2013 more to analyse. I\u2019ve no idea what other companies have done as they don\u2019t tend to produce screen shots, but we built a new system to accommodate the new data.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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When we moved into contract data in 2016, we could immediately see that CPVs weren\u2019t going to cut it for us. The Europe wide procurement categorisation system did the job it was intended to do, but depending on your product or service, it was hit and miss when it came to tender research.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It was my love of DIY that made me want to re-write the rule book \u2013 I could understand a lot of the content, but the CPV options weren\u2019t sufficient to provide a natural home for the various R&M and Construction notices we were interested in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
For 10 years we found missing contracts, corrected values, connected work streams, logged every client, gave every winner an ID number so we could track them, and got better at connecting everything together. Back then I didn\u2019t really have a plan for the data, I\u2019m just an attention to detail freak – I wanted everything – and I wanted it on a database.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The latest notice panels we are working on is the culmination of this dedication, plus a 3-year R&D journey with Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. Clients – don\u2019t go rushing to Locarla just yet. We\u2019re aiming for a beginning of December release, although, other than a mind-bending Notice Intelligence Engine<\/strong><\/a> at work in the middle panel, everything else you can see on this image is already a part of Locarla. The difference now is everything is connected on one page.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Click for a full-size image \u2013 and no, this is not AI generated, I painted it in watercolour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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It\u2019s a strange fact of life. Companies turning over millions of pounds, rely on systems that know next to nothing about the work they do, to find them contract opportunities and provide the intelligence behind them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cI can see you have selected \u2018kitchen installations\u2019 – here\u2019s a tender for a commercial kitchen installation on a cruise ship in the Med.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Whatever the \u2018people power\u2019 equivalent of Machine Learning is, we were it. And we\u2019re still at it – but now our people are training systems to better understand the notices, (in a way we never could), to improve the service we offer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Government invests \u00a390m in heat networks to cut bills and upgrade heating systems<\/strong>
\nFunding supports new low-carbon heat networks serving 750,000 homes, alongside repairs and upgrades to existing systems across England and Wales.<\/span>
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Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill introduces tougher enforcement and remediation duties<\/strong>
\nThe Bill proposes penalties of up to \u00a3500,000, a register of medium-rise residential buildings and new powers to ensure unsafe cladding is remediated.<\/span>
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Plymouth Community Homes commits \u00a31.2bn to housing investment over 10 years<\/strong>
\nPCH plans 1,500 affordable homes in five years, EPC C upgrades by 2030 and growth to 25,000 homes, backed by \u00a3250m in government funding.<\/span>
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BFL invests \u00a3161m in existing homes and launches sustainable finance framework<\/strong>
\nBromford Flagship LiveWest invested \u00a3161m in existing homes, completed 1,192 retrofits, built 2,871 homes and introduced a framework for future green and social bond funding.<\/span>
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Concertus opens bidding for \u00a31bn construction and building services framework<\/strong>
\nConcertus seeks contractors across four English regions for construction, refurbishment, maintenance, M&E installations and renewable energy projects under its framework.<\/span>
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STAR Housing opens bidding for \u00a3607k scaffolding framework lot<\/strong>
\nSTAR Housing seeks scaffolding suppliers for repairs and improvement works across its Shropshire housing stock under its Major Works and Repairs Framework.<\/span>
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Eastleigh Council opens bidding for \u00a360m, 192-home Hampshire housing scheme<\/strong>
\nEastleigh Borough Council seeks a design-and-build contractor for 192 mixed-tenure homes at Kings Copse Avenue, with construction expected to start in 2027.<\/span>
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LHC appoints 155 suppliers to \u00a32.3bn public buildings framework<\/strong>
\nLHC appoints 155 suppliers across 10 lots covering construction, refurbishment, civil engineering and facilities management, with contracts available through October 2030.<\/span>
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Fusion21 appoints 72 suppliers to \u00a3350m responsive repairs and voids framework<\/strong>
\nFusion21 appoints 72 suppliers, including 78% SMEs, to its UK-wide framework covering repairs, voids, disrepair, maintenance and contact centre services through 2030.<\/span>
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Notting Hill Genesis appoints 15 contractors to \u00a3500m empty homes refurbishment framework<\/strong>
\nNotting Hill Genesis appoints 15 contractors to its \u00a3500m framework covering voids, asbestos removal, energy upgrades, gas safety and electrical works.<\/span>
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Wates Residential selected for \u00a3209m Penrhys housing regeneration in Wales<\/strong>
\nTrivallis appoints Wates as development partner to regenerate Penrhys with 800-900 homes, including an initial 121-home phase, over a potential 15-year contract.<\/span>
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Penshurst Construction wins \u00a37m Swindon Council kitchen replacement contract<\/strong>
\nSwindon Borough Council appoints Penshurst Construction to replace kitchens in around 200 homes annually under a 36-month contract, with two extension years.<\/span>
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AJS secures \u00a33.5m Lewisham Council hard FM contract across 70 sites<\/strong>
\nLewisham Council appoints AJS for fire and security maintenance, statutory testing, reactive repairs and 24\/7 emergency response until September 2029.<\/span>
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Financial Intelligence for Contractors<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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This month, we\u2019ve analysed the 2025\/26 accounts published by 180 housing associations to uncover where financial pressure is building, where investment is shifting and where contractor opportunities are emerging. Our Financial Intelligence Report connects finance with repairs, planned works, procurement and regulator gradings to reveal the bigger picture behind the numbers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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This comparison complements our repairs expenditure and tenant satisfaction analysis by exploring how different delivery models may influence the results.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Repairs bills are rising faster than rental income at many landlords, reducing the surplus available at year end. Our analysis highlights where this financial pressure is greatest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A PDF guide to contract management on Locarla.<\/a>
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PROCUREMENT PIPELINE OVERVIEW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
This month\u2019s procurement pipeline features major opportunities across capital investment, repairs and planned works, building safety, construction, and materials supply across the UK social housing and wider public sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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TOP OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hyde Group – Protect Framework (Compliance Services)<\/strong>
\nMajor national compliance framework comprising 8 lots across regional and national workstreams, supporting servicing, maintenance and installation programmes for housing and wider public sector organisations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a32.688bn<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n33 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Hyde Group – PIN – Improve Framework (Capital Delivery and Planned Works)<\/strong>
\nProposed national framework covering kitchens and bathrooms, windows and doors, roofing, electrical works, adaptations, damp and mould remediation, refurbishment and wider capital investment, with workstreams designed for SMEs and larger contractors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEast Midlands, East Anglia, Greater London, South East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a36bn<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n16 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Great Places Housing Group – PIN – Innovation Chain North Framework (ICN) for Construction and Associated Professional Services<\/strong>
\nPreliminary market engagement for a future framework supporting new homes, refurbishment and associated social infrastructure across northern England, with an emphasis on social value and supplier engagement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a31.25bn<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n74 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cirrus Consortium – Materials Supply Framework<\/strong>
\nFour-year framework covering managed materials services, general building materials, plumbing and heating supplies, electrical materials, highways and civil materials, decorating supplies, and tool and plant hire.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a31bn<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n19 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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LHC Procurement Group – Refurbishment and Modernisation (RM4S) – Scotland Framework Agreement<\/strong>
\nFour-year Scottish framework covering refurbishment, repairs, maintenance and modernisation, including electrical works, kitchens and bathrooms, adaptations, damp and mould remediation, external works and multi-disciplinary projects.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nScotland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3900m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n51 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waltham Forest London Borough – Planned Works and Repairs Technical Partner 2026<\/strong>
\nOpportunity for a specialist organisation to support the Council in delivering planned works and repairs. The notice lists quality at 60% and price at 40% of the award criteria.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nGreater London<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3312m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n44 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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PfH – Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 (SHED 6)<\/strong>
\nNational framework giving eligible housing providers and public sector organisations access to innovative products, services and emerging technologies intended to address current and future housing-sector challenges.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3208.3m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n27 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Places for People Group – Major Works 2027<\/strong>
\nFour-year framework across 11 geographical regions, covering kitchens, bathrooms, windows, external doors, roofline components, electrical rewires, boilers and heating replacements.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEngland and Scotland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3135.7m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n28 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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North Ayrshire Council – Measured Term Contract for Combined Re-Roofing, Re-Rendering, EWI and Solar PV Programme<\/strong>
\nThree-year programme, with extension options, combining roof replacement, re-rendering, external wall insulation and solar PV installations across residential properties in North Ayrshire.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nScotland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a344.9m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n19 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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HEAT NETWORKS & ENERGY SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karbon Homes – Byker District Heat Network<\/strong>
\nTender for the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of a decarbonised district heat network serving approximately 1,985 residential and non-residential connections across Newcastle’s Byker estate.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nNorth East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3145m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n30 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BUILDING SAFETY & COMPLIANCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PfH – Mechanical, Electrical, Energy & Compliance Works Framework – Questionnaire<\/strong>
\nPreliminary market engagement for a framework covering mechanical plant and HVAC, building energy management systems, M&E minor works, refurbishment, net zero, fire safety and compliance services.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3500m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n17 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Notting Hill Genesis – PIN – Building Safety Contractors Framework<\/strong>
\nProposed four-year framework covering specialist facade works and larger sites or grouped projects, with separate lots intended to accommodate different project sizes and contractor capabilities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nEast Anglia, Greater London, South East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3360m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Kent County Council – Fire Safety Products and Associated Services<\/strong>
\nFour-lot framework covering fire safety products, active and passive fire protection, alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, fire door remediation, fire risk assessment, consultancy and training.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nSouth East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3120m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n15 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT & SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Link Group Ltd – Four Year Framework Agreement for Main Building Contractors for New Build Housing<\/strong>
\nFour-year framework for contractors delivering new-build housing across Scotland, with potential design and construction services. Projects may also include refurbishment, community facilities, extensions and adaptations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nScotland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3840m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n12 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Portsmouth City Council – Extra Care Housing Development – Edinburgh House<\/strong>
\nDesign, build, finance and operate opportunity to deliver approximately 60 affordable extra-care homes in Cosham, including planning, construction, housing management and long-term property operation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nSouth East<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a3280m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n23 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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ESPO – PIN – Building Supplies – 12_27<\/strong>
\nPreliminary market engagement for a proposed framework supplying general building materials, paint, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing materials, fencing and electrical items to public sector organisations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Location\"<\/td>\nUK Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\u00a325m<\/td>\n|<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Deadline\"<\/td>\n63 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2192 View notice<\/strong><\/a> | View client<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The Other League Tables<\/a>
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Along with our main monthly league tables, \u2772see below\u2773, we also produce tables based on the following trades: Retrofit, Asbestos Survey, Fire Risk Assessment, Water\/Legionella & Stock Condition Survey. \u2772RMI Insight & Decarbonisation clients, click here for the PDF<\/strong><\/a>\u2773<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top of the league in each table are ….<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retrofit:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EQUANS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asbestos Survey:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cube Environmental<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fire Risk Assessment:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennington Choices<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock Condition Surveys:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennington Choices<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water \/ Legionella:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HSL Compliance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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September League Tables<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RMI Insight & Decarbonisation clients can view the full dynamic league tables here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Built Environment Contracts \u2013 September 2026 Overview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 2026 saw total contract value climb to \u00a3742m, up from \u00a3286m in August. Planned Works led activity at \u00a3363m, followed by Gas Servicing & Central Heating at \u00a3195m and Responsive Repairs at \u00a3145m. Together, these three trades accounted for around 95% of the month’s total, marking a substantial increase in contract value compared with August.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Several major awards contributed to the month’s total. Sureserve Compliance Central recorded \u00a3129m in September wins, while Mulalley secured \u00a364m, Sidey Solutions \u00a356m and CLC Contractors \u00a354m. Overall, September’s contract value was concentrated in a small number of trades and high-value awards rather than being evenly distributed across the market.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Top Contractors (Showing 10 of 50 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Responsive Repairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September’s contract value rose to \u00a3145m from \u00a315m in August, reversing the previous month\u2019s decline, although it remained below July\u2019s \u00a3390m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nCardo Group retained 4th place, securing two wins in September. EQUANS is at rank 3 with \u00a31bn in cumulative contract value, while Axis Europe remained at rank 5.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nFour new contractors entered the league, with City West Works securing two wins. 1 Call Property Maintenance fell 15 places, while C & M Servicing climbed 11 places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nContract value rebounded from August, with new entrants adding competition to the league.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Responsive Repairs (Showing 10 of 88 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Planned Works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September saw a sharp increase in contract value of \u00a3363m, with sizeable awards lifting activity well above August\u2019s \u00a365m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nSidey Solutions recorded \u00a356m across three wins, while CLC Contractors secured \u00a354m across three wins. Foster Property Maintenance climbed 28 places to rank 13. PK Murphy Construction ranked 15 and Hetherington Painting and Building Contractors ranked 17, both are new entries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nDCL Joinery and Contractors made the biggest ranking gain, rising 109 places to rank 14 with one win worth \u00a335m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nSeptember\u2019s stronger results were driven by several high-value awards and significant league movements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Planned Works (Showing 10 of 190 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Gas Servicing & Central Heating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September’s contract value more than doubled to \u00a3195m from \u00a382m in August, marking the strongest month in the period cited and exceeding February\u2019s \u00a390m peak.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nSureserve Compliance Central rose 20 places to rank 1, recording four wins. EJ Parker Technical Services (Scotland North) secured six wins, the highest number among the listed contractors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nTSG Building Services climbed 18 places to rank 11, while Paynes Heating and Plumbing Services entered the league at rank 19.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nA strong month, driven by increased contract value and sizeable contractor gains.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Gas Servicing & Central Heating (Showing 10 of 97 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Voids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voids contract value fell to \u00a38m in September, down from \u00a323m in August, reversing two months of stronger activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nMears Group climbed 61 places to rank 24, securing the month\u2019s largest listed award at \u00a34m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nNine contractors entered the league, including Sunter (\u00a31m) and Axis Europe, alongside seven other new entrants with smaller awards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nSeptember saw lower contract value, despite a broad influx of new league entrants.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Voids (Showing 10 of 95 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Fire Safety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fire Safety contract value fell to \u00a327m in September, down sharply from \u00a392m in August, returning to levels closer to a typical month.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nAshley & McDonough Compliance Services entered the league at rank 20 with a \u00a37m award, while GTM Fire Protection debuted at rank 25 with \u00a36m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nAD Construction Group climbed 46 places to rank 26, supported by a \u00a34m award. Harmony Fire retained the top spot.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nContract value eased sharply, while new entrants secured some of September\u2019s largest awards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Fire Safety (Showing 10 of 182 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Roofing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roofing contract value fell to \u00a35m in September, less than half of August\u2019s \u00a311m, extending the recent decline in monthly activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u2022<\/td>\nGMG Contractors secured the largest September’s award among the listed contractors at \u00a32m, while Liam Bacon climbed 11 places to rank 28.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022<\/td>\nNine new contractors entered the league, including APC Building Services, which secured \u00a3918k.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation:<\/strong>
\nContract value continued to ease, with awards spread across established contractors and new entrants.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Roofing (Showing 10 of 152 companies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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RMI Insight & Decarbonisation clients can view the full dynamic league tables here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Reports, Reports & more Reports.<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All our RMI Insight & Decarbonisation clients<\/a><\/strong> receive news, reports, contract data and LA Minutes every day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Shelter<\/strong><\/td>\nCentre for Cities<\/strong><\/td>\nRegen Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Parliament.UK<\/strong><\/td>\nNational Retrofit Hub<\/strong><\/td>\nGOV.UK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Baxi UK<\/strong><\/td>\nGOV.UK<\/strong><\/td>\nS&P Global<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Office for National Statistics<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilders Merchant Building Index<\/strong><\/td>\nPlumbing & Heating Merchant Index<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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