Contract Tenders: 13/10/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing tenders including Falkirk’s electrical inspections, Southampton’s asbestos removal, Lewes & Eastbourne’s drainage and fencing works, Cardiff Met’s cleaning contract, and Northern Ireland’s land and build schemes.
Opening in Scotland, Craigdale Housing Association has launched a Flat Entrance Door Installation Works contract to replace 140 flat entrance doors across common stair landings. Running for two months, the project will deliver improved fire integrity, access control, and energy efficiency for tenants across its housing stock.
In the South East, Lewes and Eastbourne Councils have announced two key housing maintenance programmes. The first, a £1.15m Drainage Works contract spanning 54 months, will ensure the safe operation of underground networks and protect over 6,700 homes from water damage. The second, a £2.3m Fencing Works and Repairs contract, will improve estate boundaries, enhance resident safety, and strengthen external environments through structured replacement and maintenance schemes across both districts.
Further north, Falkirk Council is progressing a major £15.45m Electrical Installation Condition Reports and Repairs Framework over 60 months. The programme will deliver ongoing EICR inspections and repairs across occupied and void housing properties, with up to six contractors expected to share delivery.
In the West Midlands, Telford and Wrekin Council has issued a £1.8m Building Security Equipment Tender for 24/7 response and maintenance services over a three-year term. The contract will ensure continuous protection for council assets through reliable alarm, CCTV, and access control system servicing.
Turning to Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University is preparing for the re-procurement of its £7.2m Premises Cleaning contract and has invited suppliers to a pre-market engagement event on 23 October 2025. The five-year soft FM framework will cover cleaning, waste management, and window cleaning services across academic, residential, and leisure buildings, with scope for summer deep cleans at student accommodation.
Back in England, Milton Keynes City Council is tendering for Legionella Risk Assessments worth £165k over 24 months. The project will deliver water safety compliance surveys across general needs and sheltered housing blocks, ensuring best practice management and safe water systems for residents.
In Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Housing Executive has launched a £82k Skip Hire Services contract in the Derry and Strabane area, supporting responsive waste management for its housing operations. Alongside this, Ark Housing Association (Northern Ireland) Ltd has released an extensive series of Competitive Land, Design and Build tenders across multiple locations — Forkhill (£2m), West Belfast (£0m), Castlederg (£0m), Bessbrook (£12m), and Keady (£2m). Each project aims to secure development land and deliver modern, energy-efficient social homes designed in line with DfC Housing Association Guide standards, ranging between 24 and 36 months in duration.
In the South East, Southampton City Council has unveiled a significant £10m Asbestos Removal and Remediation Works contract over a 59-month period. The framework will appoint qualified specialists to manage, encapsulate, and safely dispose of asbestos-containing materials across domestic and non-domestic properties, with options for long-term extension to support the city’s housing portfolio.
Across the Irish border, Woven (formerly Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) Ltd) is progressing a £6.5m Competitive Land Design and Build opportunity for 25–40 new homes in Dungiven, Northern Ireland. The scheme invites developers to provide land, design, and deliver a single-site residential development aligned with the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide, emphasising quality, compliance, and efficient delivery within 24 months.
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