Contract Awards: 03/10/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards, including housing repairs, maintenance, void works, domestic heating, mechanical and electrical services, lift works, and multi-trade frameworks across England, Scotland, and Wales. Discover contract values, winning suppliers, and project scopes for informed industry insights.
Driving sustainability in Wales, CHIC Limited has awarded a £5.85m Retrofit Installations call-off under its Dynamic Purchasing System for Q3 2024-25. Running for 96 months, this framework facilitates optimised retrofit solutions across Welsh housing, supporting energy efficiency upgrades, refurbishment, and carbon reduction through flexible call-offs. Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) will oversee delivery, with details of awards available through CHIC Procurement.
Reviving stalled development, Southern Housing has appointed Roberts Gallagher Construction to complete the design and build of 45 new homes at 339 Norwood Road, London. Set across 22 months, the project will transform the Tulse Hill site into a mix of social rented and London Living Rent flats. This award follows the termination of a previous contract, with Roberts Gallagher now tasked with site clearance, full construction, and delivery of high-quality homes.
Supporting independent living, Bristol City Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council have appointed WE Care & Repair on a £4.6m Home Improvement Agency contract. Spanning 37 months, the service includes aids, adaptations, housing maintenance, hospital discharge support, hoarding assistance, and advisory services. The programme is designed to empower older adults and disabled residents to remain safely in their homes while improving housing quality across the South West.
Enhancing resilience in the West Midlands, Walsall Housing Group has awarded Marshdale Construction a £132k Hard FM contract focused on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Running over 48 months, the works aim to deliver effective drainage management across WHG’s housing estates, ensuring compliance and long-term environmental protection.
Strengthening fire safety, Newcastle City Council has appointed Ventro Group on a £2m Fire Compartmentation contract. This 24-month agreement will deliver surveys and compartmentation works to up to 39 blocks, ensuring compliance with fire regulations and safeguarding tenants. The award was made under the Prosper Procurement framework.
Improving safety standards, Nottingham City Council has awarded Defensor Maintenance a £1m planned maintenance and repair contract for Fire and Intruder Alarms. Running for 48 months, the contract covers installation, servicing, and reactive repairs across council-owned housing, with full 24/7 coverage for emergencies.
Modernising essential infrastructure, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has appointed Precision Lifts to a £223k lift upgrade project at Crouchmans and Trafford House. Over a three-month delivery, this contract will enhance accessibility, safety, and reliability for residents.
Expanding housing supply in Blackburn, Together Housing Group has awarded Seddon Construction a £4.8m residential new-build contract. Over 18 months, the project will deliver a 30-unit development at Crosby Road, providing much-needed affordable homes in the North West.
Investing in housing upgrades, Wales & West Housing Association has contracted Jones Building Group to deliver roof replacement works at Butt Lee Court in Barry. Valued at £61k and running for two months, the project includes new roof coverings, felting, and battens, with ecological supervision to protect local species during construction.
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