Contract Awards: 10/10/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing contract awards, including kitchen & bathroom modernisations, net zero retrofit works, new-build developments, void refurbishments, roofing frameworks, demolition, fire safety, water testing, and energy efficiency projects across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Strengthening housing delivery in Scotland, Falkirk Council has rolled out two major multi-year frameworks to support maintenance and improvement across its housing stock. A £7.49m Multi-Trade Void Property Works Framework has been awarded to DCL Joinery and Contractors, CRD Property Renovations and Reinstatements, Bell Group, AC Gold Electrical Services, Consilium Contracting Services, and Electricaire, providing a 48-month vehicle for void refurbishments, fire safety, and kitchen and bathroom modernisations. Alongside, a £3.44m Roofing, Roughcasting and Sealant Works Framework sees G.M.G. Contractors, Ailsa Building Contractors, and JNC Trowel Trades appointed for pitched roofing, roughcasting, and external sealing across council housing, ensuring long-term structural resilience.
Leading large-scale development, VIVID has appointed PMC Construction & Development Services for the £57.5m Victory Quay Phase 1 scheme in Portsmouth — delivering 183 new homes across mixed-tenure blocks, complemented by landscaping and supporting infrastructure. In London, Lewisham Council has selected Hill Partnerships for the £22.2m Mayfield New Build project, constructing 64 homes under the Notting Hill Genesis Development Contractors Framework.
Across the regions, Homes England continues to expand its national programme with Morro Partnerships delivering the £12.2m Booth Street Affordable Scheme in Stoke-on-Trent, while Coastline Housing has engaged Classic Builders (South West) for a £6.76m development of 37 affordable dwellings at Presingoll Barns, St Agnes.
Pushing ahead with decarbonisation, Ashford Borough Council has appointed Aran Insulation for a £1.28m Warm Homes Retrofit call-off under the LHC framework, covering insulation and energy efficiency upgrades to existing housing across the South East. In Scotland, Wheatley Group has commissioned Energy Angels Group for a £5.37m Void Property Energy Supply contract spanning three years, with the option to extend by up to 24 months — ensuring efficient energy management for vacant properties across its portfolio.
Expanding local authority infrastructure, Glasgow City Council has procured Arrow County Supplies under a £2.05m Cleaning and Janitorial Products contract, supporting housing maintenance and facility hygiene services across its public estate. Enhancing safety and security, Wealden District Council has appointed Softcat for a £165k CCTV and Access Control System installation at multiple sites, improving building access management and surveillance across the South East.
In the Midlands, North Northamptonshire Council has awarded Integrated Water Services a £65k Water Testing contract for Legionella compliance across 67 council properties, while West Northamptonshire Council has procured Steele & Bray to deliver the £3.39m Broadmead Court Refurbishment — converting existing accommodation into 20 self-contained units under a two-stage design-and-build process backed by Homes England.
Supporting preparatory works, Leicester City Council has commissioned O’Connell Demolition for the £477k demolition of The Leys flats, ensuring safe asbestos removal and site clearance for redevelopment. Similarly, in Wales, Wales & West Housing Association has awarded Merthyr Salvage an £88k demolition contract for the Llys Ifor building in Caerphilly.
Rounding out the batch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has procured Pinewood Structures to deliver an £203k Timber Frame Work Package for Surrey Road, including structure design, roofing, and superstructure erection for eight new homes.
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