A wave of major frameworks and contracts is shaping today\u2019s UK social housing procurement landscape, with opportunities spanning construction, compliance, fire safety, asset management, and residential development.<\/span><\/p>\n Breaking new ground, <\/span>Orkney Islands Council<\/b> has launched a \u00a347m Dynamic Purchasing System for construction, civil engineering, and associated works over a 60-month term. Covering projects up to \u00a32m, the DPS spans building, roofing, electrical, mechanical, landscaping, marine engineering, and even hydrographic surveys. This wide-ranging framework will replace the existing Approved Contractors List and aims to streamline reactive maintenance, planned works, and redevelopment across the Orkney Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n Strengthening asset resilience, <\/span>Rooftop Housing Group<\/b> is procuring a \u00a315m Asset Management Contract over 120 months. This long-term opportunity covers responsive repairs, void property works, gas servicing, electrical maintenance, and planned investment works. Expanding its estate services, the Group is also tendering a \u00a37m Grounds Maintenance Contract for a maximum 10-year term. This procurement will deliver comprehensive grounds care across the organisation\u2019s housing portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n Promoting accessibility, <\/span>Walsall Council<\/b> has published a \u00a37m PIN for the provision of Disabled Facility Lifts, Overhead Track Hoists, and Associated Works. Running over 48 months, the framework covers six lots including stairlifts, vertical lifts, powered lifting platforms, ceiling track hoists, and ongoing maintenance, offering suppliers a chance to bid for individual or multiple service areas.<\/span><\/p>\n Adding to housing stock improvement, <\/span>Curo <\/b>is inviting bids for a \u00a31.4m contract to deliver replacement windows, doors, and cyclical works over 24 months in Bath. This procurement covers large-scale aluminium and uPVC window replacements alongside internal and external redecoration, ensuring thermal efficiency and compliance across multiple properties.<\/span><\/p>\n Seeking supplier engagement, <\/span>YPO (Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation)<\/b> has announced a UK-wide PIN for Stairlifts & Associated Services over 48 months. This early-market notice encompasses stairlifts, step lifts, vertical lifts, ceiling track hoists, and associated maintenance, with a focus on integrated healthcare and daily living aids for communities.<\/span><\/p>\n Driving compliance, <\/span>Karbon Homes<\/b> has released a \u00a313.64m Framework for Compartmentation Surveys, Fire Safety Remedial Works, and General Fire Safety Rectification. Set over 48 months, the six-lot framework covers housing stock in both Karbon Homes and <\/span>54 North<\/b> portfolios, with specialist works spanning alarms, access control, telecare systems, and asbestos removal to improve resident safety.<\/span><\/p>\n On the security front, <\/span>Nottingham City Council<\/b> has issued a \u00a32.8m contract for CCTV & Access Control Systems Maintenance, Repairs, and Installation. With a 24-month tenure, this procurement covers door entry, automatic barriers, and public-space surveillance across council housing and communal facilities, ensuring safety and operational compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n Preparing for future tenders, <\/span>Clarion Housing Group <\/b>has published a PIN for Fire Safety Equipment Servicing across multiple regions. This upcoming procurement will include maintenance of alarm systems, sprinklers, risers, fire signage, suppression systems, evacuation alert systems, and emergency lighting\u2014providing significant opportunities for compliance contractors nationwide. Equally forward-looking, it is engaging suppliers through a PIN for Water Hygiene Management. Covering Legionella risk assessments, sampling, surveys, and remedial works, this procurement will establish national contracts for planned and emergency water hygiene management across Clarion\u2019s housing portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n Marking a major development pipeline, <\/span>Hampshire County Council <\/b>and<\/span> Devon County Council <\/b>have released a \u00a34.5bn Preliminary Market Engagement for the sixth generation Southern Construction Framework (SCF6). Spanning Greater London, the South East, and the South West, this 48-month procurement will support public sector construction projects above \u00a31m, with scope anticipated to exceed previous frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n Adding new homes, <\/span>Eastbourne Borough Council<\/b> has announced an \u00a38m Residential Development Scheme at Old Orchard Road. Over 36 months, the design-and-build project will deliver 30 affordable flats, including accessible homes, landscaped gardens, and parking, enhancing community housing provision in the South East.<\/span><\/p>\n Rounding out today\u2019s opportunities, <\/span>Harbour Homes (previously Port of Leith Housing Association)<\/b> in Scotland has issued a \u00a32m tender for Cladding Refurbishment at Graham Street. This five-month project involves window and door replacement, render cleaning, damp proofing, and balcony upgrades across 60 dwellings, delivering improved energy efficiency, compliance, and resident safety.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contract Tenders: 26\/08\/2025 A wave of major frameworks and contracts is shaping today\u2019s UK social housing procurement landscape, with opportunities spanning construction, compliance, fire safety, asset management, and residential development. Breaking new ground, Orkney Islands Council has launched a \u00a347m Dynamic Purchasing System for construction, civil engineering, and associated works over a 60-month term. 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