Contract Awards: 06/01/2026
UK social housing organisations have awarded a new set of contracts covering retrofit, decarbonisation, housing adaptations, repairs, compliance and asset upgrades, reinforcing ongoing investment in improving housing quality, energy efficiency and operational performance across the sector.
Leading the investment pipeline, Gentoo Group Ltd. has awarded a £10.8m contract to RE:GEN Group for Decarbonisation & Retrofit Works – Wave 3, delivered over 28 months. The programme will support retrofit upgrades to up to 1,345 homes, aligned with PAS2035 requirements and Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) criteria. The scope covers large-scale energy efficiency improvements designed to reduce carbon emissions, improve EPC performance and future-proof Gentoo’s housing stock across the North East, reinforcing the ongoing scale of retrofit delivery within the social housing sector.
Strengthening inclusive housing delivery, Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed Norse Eastern (trading as N-able) under a £2.45m, 11-month contract for the design and delivery of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)-funded home adaptations. The award supports statutory duties to assist vulnerable and disabled residents, covering end-to-end adaptation services from assessment and design through to installation, ensuring homes remain safe, accessible and fit for long-term independent living across the district.
Addressing urgent housing condition issues, North Tyneside Council has awarded a £450k contract to Buston and Maughan for disrepair works, delivered over 5 months. The scope includes damp and mould remediation, structural repairs, kitchen and bathroom replacements, and electrical works, supporting compliance with housing standards and improving resident health and safety. The award reflects continued focus on tackling disrepair backlogs and maintaining housing quality within council-owned stock.
Improving heating performance at scale, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has appointed Home Utility Group under a £997k, 5-month contract for a Central Heating Boiler Replacement Scheme. The programme will replace approximately 350 gas central heating boilers, with each installation supported by a completed EPC assessment. The works span survey, design, manufacture, supply and installation, delivering a fully integrated solution to enhance system reliability, energy efficiency and resident comfort across council-owned homes.
Supporting operational estate enhancement, Southern Housing has awarded a £1.19m contract to APC Building Services (London) for the fit-out of a warehouse facility in Hastings, delivered over 5 months. The project focuses on adapting and upgrading operational space to meet organisational requirements, reflecting continued investment in asset infrastructure to support housing management and maintenance functions across the South East.
Completing the compliance landscape, Wirral Council has appointed Pennington Choice under a £400k, 24-month contract for Asbestos Surveying and Sampling services. The scope covers council-owned and controlled buildings including libraries, leisure centres, administrative buildings, industrial units and schools, supporting statutory compliance, risk management and safe asset operation across the Wirral.
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