Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards featuring adaptations, energy efficiency upgrades, maintenance, and new builds, with major councils and housing associations driving forward essential infrastructure improvements.<\/span><\/p>\n Kicking off with <\/span>Manchester City Council<\/b>‘s Framework for the Supply and Installation of Equipment and Adaptations – TC843, the \u00a343m, 24-month framework sees M & R Heating (North West), SRD Building Services, and UPS Building & Maintenance awarded for essential internal and external adaptations, including modular ramps and minor works, across the city’s housing stock. This project spans four diverse lots, ensuring comprehensive improvements for tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n Moving forward, Minor Works (Disabled Facilities Grants) Framework from <\/span>Telford and Wrekin Council<\/b> allocates \u00a325m across a 95-month tenure, aimed at providing accessible bathrooms, internal remodelling, and ramped access to homes. The framework, split into two lots, ensures targeted, high-quality adaptations funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant, enhancing accessibility for residents.<\/span><\/p>\n In Bolton, the Adaptations Framework awarded by <\/span>Bolton at Home<\/b>, worth \u00a318.9m over 48 months, covers various adaptation works, including the installation of adapted bathrooms, lifts, and ramps. Multiple suppliers have been appointed across the seven lots, addressing the diverse needs of Bolton\u2019s tenants to improve accessibility and safety within their homes.<\/span><\/p>\n Westward Housing Group<\/b>‘s Planned Maintenance Program appoints Westcountry Maintenance Services and Ian Williams for a \u00a35m, 48-month contract. The scope includes roofing repairs, external painting, window and door repairs, and other essential building maintenance across housing stock in the South West, ensuring homes are safe, energy-efficient, and in line with regulatory standards.<\/span><\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Void Improvement Property Works, Boroughwide awarded by the <\/span>London Borough of Richmond-upon-Tham<\/b>es to Gjini Building Services and PiLON, valued at \u00a32.1m, will focus on improving vacant properties across Richmond. Contractors will perform a range of repairs and refurbishments to prepare properties for new tenants, ensuring compliance and comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n The Republication ELC-25-0655 Energy Efficiency ABS (Call-off) awarded by <\/span>East Lothian Council<\/b> to MP Group UK marks a \u00a31.5m, 12-month push to enhance energy efficiency. This project aligns with the council\u2019s sustainability goals, ensuring homes meet current energy-saving standards.<\/span><\/p>\n Tyne Housing Association<\/b>\u2019s WHF Wave 3 Works appoints Zenith Mechanical Services for \u00a3255k in decarbonisation and retrofit works as part of the Wave 3 funding. This \u00a3255k contract focuses on improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions across their housing portfolio in the North East.<\/span><\/p>\n For<\/span> mhs homes group<\/b>, the Springboard Bathroom Pods Windows and Flooring project, awarded to Axis Europe for \u00a3191k, will carry out essential repairs and upgrades, including new windows and flooring at the Springboard Foyer, a key support facility in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n Ministry of Defence<\/b> awarded the FDIS – Front Door Replacements to 44 Properties (Flats) project to Carson Powell Construction for \u00a3126k. This 12-month contract focuses on replacing entrance doors and carrying out necessary refurbishments across 44 properties, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and tenant safety.<\/span><\/p>\n As part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades,<\/span> Nottinghamshire County Council<\/b> appoints Astraseal for the Replacement of Timber Doors in Communal Areas, valued at \u00a3100k. The contract will replace aging doors in communal spaces across Broxtowe Borough, enhancing both security and energy efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n Rooftop Housing Group’<\/b>s Gas Servicing & Associated Works – Lots 1 & 2 sees Hewer Facilities Management awarded a \u00a34.5m contract for gas servicing, including renewable heating systems, across the group\u2019s housing stock. This 61-month contract ensures compliance with safety regulations and provides ongoing maintenance to critical heating systems.<\/span><\/p>\n Wirral Council<\/b> awarded the Allotment \/ Cemetery Standpipe Replacement project to Futureflow Mechanical Services for \u00a3224k. This 7-month contract aims to replace standpipes across 42 allotment sites and 8 cemeteries, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for water systems in public spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n North Lanarkshire Council<\/b> starts the day with the MTC for Electrical Upgrade Works to NLC Domestic Dwellings (2025 – 2029) contract, awarding Procast Building Contractors \u00a3180k for 24 months. The contract focuses on rewiring domestic properties across the council\u2019s housing stock, ensuring compliance with safety standards and the 18th Edition Regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n West Granton Housing Co-op Ltd.<\/b> follows with the Fire Alarm Upgrade – WG\/SPA\/FS2\/52377 (Call-off), appointing OpenView Security Solutions for \u00a3129k over 40 months to upgrade fire alarm systems for better safety and compliance across the estate.<\/span><\/p>\n Norwich City Council <\/b>has awarded Lovell Partnerships a \u00a320m contract for the Milecross Development – 0003263 (Call-off), covering the construction of 67 new affordable dwellings as part of the council’s ongoing efforts to expand housing stock.<\/span><\/p>\n Ministry of Defence<\/b>‘s FDIS – External Refurbishment of 15 Properties – Amey Central Region sees ICB General Building and Civil Engineering appointed for \u00a31.44m, a 3-month project that includes essential roof replacements, render finishes, and other external refurbishments across multiple properties.<\/span><\/p>\n Orbit Group Ltd.<\/b> has awarded SGS United Kingdom \u00a3230k for Asbestos Surveys (All Regions) (Call-off). The contract ensures compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 by conducting surveys across multiple regions, ensuring housing safety.<\/span><\/p>\n At <\/span>City of London<\/b>, Re-Gen UK Construction has been awarded \u00a347k for the Avondale Square Estate – to Carry Out Works project, focusing on essential health and safety improvements at the estate.<\/span><\/p>\n North Tyneside Council <\/b>continues with the Gutter Cleaning & Installation of Extractor Fans (Call-off), appointing Bell Group for \u00a3280k to service 1,800 properties with gutter cleaning and extractor fan installations, enhancing property maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n Darlington Borough Council<\/b> has awarded Queensberry Design \u00a3161k for Architectural, Civil & Structural Design at Land at Coniscliffe Road, focusing on design services to enhance urban planning.<\/span><\/p>\n Derby City Council<\/b>\u2019s Markeaton Flood Study – ENQ1238 (Call-off) appoints Amey Ow for \u00a381k to assess flood risks and propose solutions for infrastructure resilience in the Markeaton Lane area.<\/span><\/p>\n Canterbury City Council<\/b> has awarded XCO2 Energy \u00a354k for MEP Design Services – East Street & Warwick Road Housing Schemes, focusing on sustainable design in housing development projects.<\/span><\/p>\n Essex County Council<\/b> has appointed Ingleton Wood for \u00a345k to provide Quantity Surveyor services at Hargrave House, Chelmsford, covering RIBA stages 4, 5, and 6 for housing development.<\/span><\/p>\n Craigdale Housing Association Ltd.<\/b> has awarded NBM Construction Cost Consultants \u00a332k for the Appointment of Employer’s Agent – Glenacre Terrace, Castlemilk (Call-off), supporting a new housing development.<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, <\/span>Canterbury City Council<\/b> has awarded Keegans \u00a320k for Compartmentation Survey Services on three high-rise buildings in Canterbury, ensuring fire safety compliance and effective risk management.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contract Awards: 23\/01\/2026 Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards featuring adaptations, energy efficiency upgrades, maintenance, and new builds, with major councils and housing associations driving forward essential infrastructure improvements. 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