Contract Tenders: 28/03/2025
Unlock today’s standout social housing tenders—featuring multi-million pound opportunities, national frameworks, and estate-scale refurbishments. Stay ahead with insider insights on who’s buying, what’s needed, and where the value lies.
Marking a major capital investment push, Southern Housing has released a landmark £1.45bn tender spanning a 20-year period. This opportunity seeks up to 10 contractors to deliver internal and external Capital Investment Works across 10 dedicated Lots. The works will include windows, roofs, kitchens, bathrooms, and more, complemented by potential fire safety upgrades and retrofit initiatives. Bidders must demonstrate capacity for key roles under the CDM and Building Safety Act, along with quality assurance and asbestos management. With strategic objectives like supply chain integration, value-for-money innovation, and high resident satisfaction, this framework is set to reshape long-term asset improvement in housing. The deadline for this tender has been extended, giving interested suppliers additional time to prepare and submit their bids. Redefining low-carbon ambitions, Kent County Council is extending its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Zero Carbon – Consult, Design and Install programme. Valued at £400 million over 93 months, this DPS is divided into four flexible Lots covering everything from site surveys and energy consultancy to the delivery of advanced technological solutions. The system is open to public bodies across the UK, aiming to streamline decarbonisation and sustainability-driven projects. Notably, the DPS end date has now been officially extended to February 2029, offering suppliers a longer window to participate in this evolving initiative.
Stepping up housing standards, Southampton City Council has issued a £12.75m contract for the Provision of Voids and Major Repairs. This 36-month agreement calls for additional capacity to support the council’s internal teams in delivering a wide array of maintenance and refurbishment services across residential dwellings, civic buildings, and other properties. The contract encompasses over a dozen categories of work including roofing, drainage, glazing, locksmiths, electrical and gas repairs, civil engineering, and damp-proofing, all to be executed with consistency, safety, and cost-efficiency. Revitalising external building elements, Bron Afon Community Housing has launched a £550k contract for External Improvement Works to 18 blocks of flats and one house across Greenmeadow, St Dials, and Thornhill in Cwmbran. Spanning a 7-month duration, this project covers comprehensive refurbishment including pitched and flat roof replacements, cavity wall insulation improvements, rendering, decoration, balcony repairs, and enhancements to the surrounding grounds. It’s an ideal fit for contractors experienced in structural upgrades and estate-scale refurbishments.
Transforming tenant living spaces, Islington London Borough is offering a £1.75m opportunity through its Resident Carpet and Flooring Scheme. This 24-month contract (extendable to 60 months) aims to provide affordable flooring solutions to reduce noise transference and improve thermal insulation in social housing properties. The scheme allows new tenants to access quality floor coverings via a fixed, affordable weekly charge—making this both a social value and procurement opportunity. Taking a proactive approach to long-term asset management, Magna Housing is inviting bids for a fixed-term contract focusing on the Replacement of Fascias, Soffits and Rainwater Goods. Though the tender’s total value is currently listed as zero, the scope is clear and essential: removal of aging materials—including asbestos cement and timber bargeboards—and replacement with low-maintenance UPVC solutions. Tenderers are expected to be fully conversant with Magna’s standing orders and must demonstrate readiness to deliver in line with detailed technical specifications.