Contract Tenders: 14/08/2025
UK social housing tenders spotlight major frameworks and compliance-driven projects across regions, from large-scale housing modernisation to specialist safety works.
A fresh wave of investment in housing modernisation is signalled as Aberdeen City Council launches a £30m Housing Capital Projects – Internal Works to Houses Framework. This 24-month procurement will appoint up to three ranked contractors to deliver pre-construction, construction, and post-construction services, focusing on planned maintenance and modernisation across the council’s housing stock, with extension options up to four years.
Electrical safety takes centre stage with Pembrokeshire County Council’s £1.98m Periodic Testing of Domestic Electrical Installations contract. Spanning 60 months, this framework will secure a primary and reserve supplier to ensure ongoing compliance across council housing stock, delivering rigorous inspection and testing in line with statutory requirements.
Vertical mobility upgrades move ahead as Newington Housing Association Ltd seeks to replace the passenger lift at Camberwell Court. Valued at £120k over two months, this contract includes installation of a new fire-rated lift with secondary battery supply, alongside all associated building works.
Fire safety gains momentum with Home Fix Scotland Ltd’s three-year Fire Door Set Supply & Installation contract. The project, with optional two-year extensions, will require certified operatives to fit compliant fire door sets, ironmongery, and fixings, ensuring full regulatory adherence while delivering measurable community benefits in Inverclyde.
Water safety compliance is prioritised as Cornwall Housing Ltd tenders a £100k, 48-month contract for Legionella compliance monitoring and maintenance. Delivered under ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines, the works will focus on sheltered and supported housing with communal water systems, ensuring safe supply across the asset base.
Public realm upkeep takes the spotlight with Midland Heart’s 60-month Grounds Maintenance contract. This multi-partner procurement will appoint experienced contractors to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces across its East and West Midlands housing portfolio, contributing to resident safety, aesthetics, and community wellbeing.
Asset intelligence initiatives advance with Cambridge City Council’s £777k Stock Condition Survey PIN. Covering over 7,600 homes over 60 months, this programme will clear backlog surveys and introduce a five-year rolling survey cycle, supporting compliance, asset planning, and quality maintenance through accurate housing condition data.