Contract Tenders: 08/07/2025
Discover the Latest UK Social Housing Tenders – July 2025
In this round-up of open tenders in UK social housing covers energy efficiency contracts, responsive repairs, retrofit works, fire safety upgrades, and affordable housing developments. Find key procurement details including contract values, scopes of work, and issuing authorities—all in one place.
Transforming council homes for a greener tomorrow, Cambridge City Council is preparing to launch a £25m contract focused on energy efficiency and planned maintenance. This all-encompassing project includes retrofit services in line with PAS 2035:2023, covering insulation, renewable heating systems, ventilation upgrades, structural alterations, and even asbestos removal. With a supplier engagement event scheduled for 23 July 2025, this opportunity will span three years with potential for a two-year extension.
Driving forward responsive excellence, South Kesteven District Council is tendering a £11m housing repairs contract. This long-term engagement covers responsive maintenance across around 6,000 homes and associated buildings. Services include everything from drainage and scaffolding to electrical work and adaptations. With a contract length of up to five years, bidders must align with the NHF Schedule of Rates (version 7.2) and demonstrate both operational capacity and quality-driven service models.
Powering Shetland’s retrofit revolution, Shetland Islands Council is working with Warmworks to deliver a £3m area-based energy efficiency scheme. Targeting fuel poverty reduction and decarbonisation, this tender will establish a local supply chain for surveys, installation, and commissioning of retrofit works across domestic homes. A supplier event is set for 16 July 2025 in Lerwick, and contract commencement is planned for September 2025. The scheme places heavy emphasis on sustainable practices, regulatory compliance, and community collaboration.
Pioneering urban energy infrastructure, Leeds City Council is inviting bids for its landmark £3.4bn City Centre Heat Network project. Under a Development Agreement, the chosen partner will co-develop and potentially co-own this low-carbon heat network, designed to serve the Leeds Advanced Zoning Programme. The procurement includes the potential transfer of existing infrastructure under a Golden Share model. With stages spanning from prequalification to final tender submission by December 2025, this opportunity stands as a transformative step in the city’s net-zero journey.
Tapping into cleaner heat solutions, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council seeks contractors for a £1.1m heat pump installation programme across four sheltered housing schemes. Following the successful rollout at Armada Court, this 48-month contract focuses on transitioning remaining properties from fossil fuels to air-to-air systems, in line with national decarbonisation goals. The project prioritizes replicability, resident comfort, and compliance with 2030 energy targets. Reinforcing fire safety from within, Freebridge Community Housing has issued a tender worth approximately £3.33m for passive fire stopping works. The contract covers compartmentation improvements, fire doors, and certified fire remedial works across their housing portfolio.
Modernising essential lift communications, the Industrial Dwellings Society is commissioning a short-term lift refurbishment contract for GSM-compatible autodiallers across 30 lifts. The 6-month contract calls for BSEN 81-80 compliant, open-protocol systems with a flexible scope for future installations. Lighting the way with solar innovation, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is tendering for a new solar lighting installation contract across various public spaces. With a 28-month tenure starting September 2025, this opportunity includes removal of legacy lighting systems, new solar setups, and safety checks.
Polishing up housing estates, Ongo has launched a 36-month window cleaning services contract valued at £90k, targeting properties across North Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. This tender offers a steady opportunity for providers focused on quality, value, and consistency. Building affordable homes with sustainable design, the London Borough of Hackney is engaging the market for its upcoming £15m residential new-build programme. Covering two sites—Blackwell Close Garages and Morris Blitz Court. With a planned start in Spring 2026, this procurement is set to transform underutilised spaces into energy-efficient homes and revitalised public realms. Creating sustainable outdoor spaces, Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a contractor for the Leighton Buzzard Sustainable Spaces Project. While the value is undisclosed, the 4-month contract includes installation of resin-bound surfacing, removal of walls, sustainable seating, rotary lines, and PIR lighting across eight specific sites.