Contract Tenders: 18/03/2025
Latest social housing tenders: capital works, retrofits, M&E, waste, and heat networks. High-value contracts now open for bidding.
Setting the pace, Southern Housing has released a monumental £1.44bn Capital Investment Works tender, covering London, Kent, Sussex, and the South East. Spanning an initial 10-year term with a possible 10-year extension, this opportunity seeks up to 10 contractors to deliver external refurbishments (windows, roofs, doors) and internal upgrades (kitchens, bathrooms) across 10 operational lots. The scope also includes fire safety improvements and retrofit works. Bidders must demonstrate capabilities under CDM and the Building Safety Act, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and social value contributions. Opening doors to retrofit specialists, Suffolk County Council has announced a £15m Preliminary Market Engagement of Warm Homes Suffolk Retrofit Framework aimed at delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. The framework is divided into eight lots, including whole-house retrofits, domestic solar PV and battery storage, low-carbon heating, and renewable systems for commercial properties. Suffolk is inviting market feedback through a webinar on April 3rd, focusing on fine-tuning lot structures, addressing skills shortages, and achieving net-zero goals for the region.
Shifting focus to North Wales, Grwp Cynefin is inviting expressions of interest for its £4.5m Void Property Works Tender (Preliminary Market Engagement). This contract covers void maintenance and repair works across Gwynedd, Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, and more, with an estimated annual spend of £1.5m. The opportunity will seek multiple service providers appointed under Procurement Assist’s Dynamic Purchasing System, delivering essential housing stock upgrades for up to three years. Breaking new ground, Cornwall Council is progressing its Langarth Garden Village District Heat Network Concession Agreement. This pioneering geothermal district heating scheme will serve over 3,800 homes and key commercial facilities like Royal Cornwall Hospital. The council is engaging potential concessionaires via an online supplier event on March 24th, seeking market insights ahead of launching formal procurement for the long-term design, build, fund, and operate contract.
Powering building services in Glasgow, New Gorbals Housing Association Ltd. is seeking a contractor for M&E Services Maintenance across its diverse housing portfolio. The works will include repairs and servicing of key systems such as HVAC units, fire alarms, dry risers, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting. With an initial three-year term and up to two years of extensions, this contract offers a solid pipeline for experienced M&E specialists. Turning to environmental services, Wythenshawe Community Housing Group has released PIN for Waste Management services in the North West. Lot 1 focuses on general waste and recycling collection for WCHG offices, while Lot 2 covers neighbourhood clearances and ad-hoc removals. Running from April 2025 to 2028, this contract supports the group’s commitment to cleaner, well-maintained communities.
Laying the groundwork in Northumberland, Advance Northumberland Ltd has launched a £9m tender for Groundworks at a 26-unit new build development in Bellingham. The project includes foundations, drainage, block & beam installations, hard landscaping, and gas membrane works to support the creation of much-needed new housing on Pennine Way. Wrapping up in Edinburgh, Wheatley Group has published a £250k Roof and Masonry Repairs tender for 11 Murdoch Terrace. The works include slate roof repairs, flat roof covering replacement with a built-up felt system, and lead flashing renewals.