Contract Awards: 26/03/2026
Specialist accessibility improvements continue to progress, with Hackney London Borough appointing Saltash Enterprises for Aids and Adaptations – Minor and Major Projects valued at £675k, covering both minor and major installations to support residents’ independent living across its housing stock.
Strengthening long-term heating and decarbonisation capability, Merthyr Valleys Homes has awarded Heating Servicing, Repairs and Installation – MVH25002 worth £13.3m over 84 months across multiple contractors including Westward Energy Services, Laver Group, Andrew D’Auria Solutions, Warmserve Services and City Energy Network. The programme spans gas servicing, renewable technologies such as ASHP and solar PV, and both domestic and commercial installations, reflecting a multi-technology asset management strategy.
Enhancing fire safety standards, Folkestone & Hythe District Council has awarded Fire Protection Works Programme 2026–2027 to Bell Group at £1.6m, covering fire door renewals, compartmentation, fire stopping and associated compliance works across tenanted and communal housing environments.
Targeted lift upgrades are being delivered by Housing 21 through contracts including Replacement Passenger Hydraulic Lift – Smalley Court (£108k) with Jackson Lifts Group and Replacement Passenger Hydraulic Lift – John Anderson Court (£98k) with Stannah Lift Services, addressing ageing assets within residential schemes.
Addressing damp and building fabric issues, Kirklees Council has appointed Allerton Damp-Proofing across multiple call-offs under Specialist Works Framework, delivering focused damp remediation and associated works across housing stock in Yorkshire.
A major regional procurement initiative sees Regenda Group establishing its Construction Works and Services Framework valued at £428m over 48 months, appointing a wide supply chain across construction, refurbishment, M&E, fire safety, civil engineering and consultancy disciplines. Covering North West, North Wales and Yorkshire regions, the framework provides a comprehensive route to market for public sector bodies, supporting both capital delivery and compliance-driven works.
Driving new housing delivery, Wales & West Housing Association has progressed Development at former Cardigan Memorial Hospital with Jamson Estates at £10m, delivering 20 social rented homes alongside office and depot facilities, including demolition, refurbishment and infrastructure works.
Supporting enabling works across housing stock, Hackney London Borough has appointed Pride Scaffolding under Scaffolding Works (£625k), ensuring safe access for maintenance and refurbishment programmes.
Improving non-traditional housing stock, Cottsway Housing Association has awarded Refurbishment of 17 Easiform Properties to Westdale Services (£467.8k), focusing on structural reinforcement, crack repairs and insulation upgrades to enhance asset longevity and energy performance.
Strengthening structural assurance and asset management, Hampshire County Council has awarded a £3m Structural Inspections & Minor Design Services Framework to WSP UK over 48 months, supporting ongoing inspection programmes and risk management across its estate.
Expanding professional consultancy support, West Northamptonshire Council has appointed CS2 for Employers Agent & QS Services (£87k), while Shire Housing Association has engaged MB Langmuir & Hay and Thomson Gray for Employer’s Agent and Clerk of Works services respectively, reinforcing project governance and delivery oversight.
Finally, compliance-led survey activity continues with Luton Borough Council appointing Tetra Tech (£45k) for site investigation and regulatory compliance surveys, supporting building safety and future development readiness.