Contract Tenders: 15/08/2025
Major investment and infrastructure upgrades dominate today’s UK social housing procurement landscape, with opportunities spanning large-scale refurbishments, essential compliance works, and significant new-build housing projects.
Driving forward a major asset renewal, Islington London Borough has released the £23.33m Void Reservicing, Refurbishment, and New Tenancy Repair Works contract over 24 months, seeking four contractors to deliver high-quality upgrades to void properties, major works refurbishments, and repairs within the first eight weeks of tenancy. The scope extends to temporary accommodation schemes, including Buy-Backs and refugee housing, with provision of white goods and furnishings as part of the comprehensive service package.
Upgrading essential living spaces, Perth and Kinross Council is offering a £10.86m, 24-month procurement opportunity for the supply and installation of replacement kitchens in 1,130 domestic properties. This contract prioritises experienced contractors capable of delivering large-scale kitchen programmes efficiently and to high installation standards.
Enhancing accessibility and modernising facilities, East Renfrewshire Council has issued a £1.56m, 24-month contract for bathroom replacement and wetroom adaptations across its housing stock. The works combine planned multi-trade bathroom upgrades with responsive adaptations for occupational health referrals, ensuring high-specification, accessible washrooms with strict turnaround times.
Focusing on safety and compliance readiness, Industrial Dwellings Society Ltd. (IDS) is engaging the market ahead of a £700k, 36-month tender for domestic and commercial gas servicing, maintenance, and associated works. The future procurement will demand experienced contractors in compliance inspections, responsive repairs, and collaborative service delivery with local communities.
Expanding electrical compliance, Rykneld Homes is seeking a single major contractor for a £4m, 36-month contract covering electrical installations, rewires, repairs, and improvements across its housing stock in North East Derbyshire. The contractor will be expected to meet Lettable Standards while delivering to high quality and safety benchmarks.
Strengthening fire safety in care environments, Brunelcare is procuring the supply and fit of 70 FD30S fire doors at Robinson House Care Home in a 3-month programme. The project, valued at an undisclosed amount, requires precise compliance with Fire Risk Assessment recommendations and minimal disruption to residents.
Securing diverse housing assets, Jigsaw Homes Group Ltd. has launched a £300k, 24-month procurement for comprehensive security provision. The contract includes static guarding, routine patrols, responsive callouts, and CCTV monitoring across a wide range of social housing, commercial, and community buildings, with a strong emphasis on rapid incident response and site safety.
Expanding the housing pipeline, Oxford City Council is preparing tenders for three developments: £10m for 31 units at Bertie Place over 24 months, £5m for 18 units at Leiden & Underhill over 26 months, and £2m for 10 units at Northfield Phase 2 over 19 months. These projects will contribute significantly to the city’s affordable housing delivery targets.
Streamlining material supply for housing repairs, Swindon Borough Council is conducting market engagement for a £12m, 48-month materials supply contract. Covering a wide range of construction categories from electrical and heating products to roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and safety equipment, this opportunity will shape future supply chain models for housing stock maintenance.
Reinforcing building safety compliance, VIVID is preparing a £3m, 36-month re-procurement for fire risk assessments across its housing, community centres, and commercial buildings in the South East and South West. The contract will ensure rigorous assessment of common areas and facilities, aligning with evolving safety frameworks and operational requirements.