Contract Tenders: 25/09/2025
Momentum builds across the UK housing sector with high-value contracts covering lift modernisation, electrical compliance, design and build, and fire safety assessments.
Kicking off with a major procurement, Southern Housing has issued a £100m, 60-month PIN for its Lift Modernisation Contract. Covering East Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia, Greater London, and the South East, the scope involves replacing around 44 lifts annually, with 75–80% of works in London. The contract also encompasses quality assurance, compliance with CDM and Building Safety Act duties, and repairs during the warranty period, setting clear expectations for long-term value, social outcomes, and performance resilience.
Shaping electrical safety and reliability, Blackpool Coastal Housing is seeking a partner for a £3.5m, 36-month Electrical Maintenance contract. This procurement spans responsive repairs, emergency call-outs, communal and emergency lighting maintenance, door entry systems, and landlord supply inspections. With a strong compliance focus, the contract also includes fixed-price condition reports for tenanted and void properties, creating a structured approach to housing stock safety and service continuity.
Expanding lift services, Great Places Housing Group has announced a £1.35m, 60-month Lift Maintenance & Repairs Service. Covering properties across the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, and West Midlands, the contract will ensure planned preventative maintenance, responsive repairs, and 24/7 entrapment response for lifts across residential blocks, sheltered housing, and community facilities. This opportunity under the Procurement Act 2023 reinforces GPHG’s commitment to compliance, resident safety, and lifecycle efficiency.
On a shorter programme, Falkirk Council has launched a £1.2m, 4-month Electrical Installation Condition Report and Repairs contract. Running from October 2025 to February 2026, the works centre on producing EICR reports and carrying out remedial electrical works across occupied housing properties. With strict quality and price criteria, this is a focused compliance-driven procurement addressing urgent safety priorities.
Marking a significant development initiative, Woven (formerly Habinteg Housing Association Ulster) has unveiled a £30m, 36-month Competitive Land Design and Build Contract in West Belfast. The scheme will deliver 100–150 social housing units on a single site, requiring developers to provide land, design, and construction in line with the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide. This procurement represents a high-value opportunity for developers to support regeneration and long-term housing supply in Northern Ireland.
Strengthening regional housing delivery, GreenSquareAccord is procuring a £5.16m, 18-month Semington Main Contractor contract in Wiltshire. The project covers the design and build of 26 new homes, ranging from bungalows to family houses, reflecting local demand. With a balanced quality-price evaluation, this contract provides a strategic opportunity for contractors to contribute to affordable housing growth in the South West.
Closing today’s lineup, Aberdeen City Council is tendering a £500k, 24-month Single Building Assessment Services Rev01 contract. Focused on 27 high-rise and mid-rise blocks with cladding, the project requires assessments aligned with the Scottish Government’s 2024 specification and fire safety guidance, incorporating lessons from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The appointment covers staged document reviews, inspections, risk analysis, and potential concept design, offering a vital compliance and safety procurement opportunity in Scotland’s housing sector.