Contract Tenders: 25/07/2025
Opportunity knocks across the UK social‑housing landscape this week, from retrofit specialists to compliance outfits and design‑and‑build consortia, these diverse UK social‑housing tenders promise lucrative prospects and long‑term pipelines for responsive, quality‑driven contractors ready to seize the moment.
Kickstarting the procurement drive, Greenwich London Borough is launching a colossal £166.67m Provision of Greenwich Small Construction Project Framework—a four‑year umbrella covering everything from remedial fire‑works and complex void refurbishments to full new‑build schemes across civic buildings and housing stock. Five contractors will share works that can swing from £10 k micro‑jobs to £2 m high‑value projects.
Powering up the path to net‑zero, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s £50m Energy and Decarbonisation Framework (36 months) seeks retrofit specialists able to deliver PAS 2035‑aligned whole‑house upgrades that bring its housing portfolio up to Welsh Housing Quality Standard.
Opening doors to inclusive living, Bolton at Home invites suppliers to shape a £5m Adaptations Framework via a pre‑procurement questionnaire covering internal and external adaptations—wet‑rooms, ramps, lifts and more—across the North West and East Midlands for a four‑year term.
Breathing new life into Caithness homes, Cairn Housing Association pairs its Bathrooms Replacement 2025 notice—renewing 23 tenant bathrooms in Thurso within nine months—with the synergistic Kitchens Replacement 2025–2026 contract, set to refresh 57 kitchens across Thurso and Wick through phased 14‑ and 16‑week bursts, ensuring contemporary, resident‑focused upgrades with minimal disruption.
Energising Oldham’s electrical backbone, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council’s planned £4.17m Electrical System Service and Repairs contract (4+3‑year model) demands 24/7 coverage for emergency lighting, fixed‑wire testing, PV maintenance and rapid one‑hour response times—perfect for qualified firms with robust H&S credentials.
Securing access systems, Hull City Council’s £1.5m PME for Controlled Entry, Magnetic Locks & Automated Systems seeks industry insight ahead of tendering two‑year inspection, testing and upgrade services for city‑wide assets such as roller shutters and car‑park barriers.
Safeguarding water quality, Northamptonshire Partnership Homes posts a £360k Water Compliance Testing notice (24 months) focused on domestic system risk assessments, tank inspections and chlorination—an attractive bid for Legionella‑compliance experts.
Polishing communal spaces, L&Q Group opens market dialogue for a five‑year Communal Cleaning Services contract at Tower Hamlets blocks—covering everything from stairwells to bin stores and placing strong emphasis on ESG value and resident‑driven KPIs.
Breaking ground on affordable estates, Leicester City Council’s £16m PEM for 45 New‑Build Council Homes (20 months) invites contractors to shape a JCT Design & Build venture delivering detached and semi‑detached units across Lanesborough Road and Austin Rise.
Building community in Belfast, Radius Housing’s £4.75m Newhill Housing Construction Project (RAD166) spans 28 social units requiring piling, cut‑and‑fill works, a pumping station and Japanese Knotweed mitigation—set over 24 months.