Contract Tenders: 07/05/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing tenders including retrofit upgrades, kitchen refurbishments, reactive repairs, and major FM frameworks.
Leading with sustainability and scale, Swindon Borough Council is rolling out a suite of high-value procurement pipeline opportunities aimed at improving housing standards, sustainability, and safety. A flagship £7m contract invites suppliers to deliver a managed stores service for essential materials – covering construction, electrical, plumbing, heating, and more – over a 48-month term. In parallel, a £6m kitchen refurbishment programme seeks contractors to supply and install new kitchens with associated flooring, decoration, and electrical works across council properties over three years. A £4.9m windows and doors contract offers bidders the chance to improve thermal efficiency and security through the supply and installation of UPVC units. Driving forward the Council’s decarbonisation agenda, a £4.8m Whole House Retrofit initiative under SHDF Wave 3 includes external wall insulation and solar PV works across social housing stock. On the safety front, two fire alarm system upgrades – valued at £2.2m and £2.1m respectively – target 14 sheltered housing schemes, with one in early market engagement and the other ready for delivery. Finally, a £2.1m water hygiene monitoring contract covering up to five years is open for specialists in Legionella compliance and water quality services.
Delivering end-to-end maintenance, Ochil View Housing Association is launching a £5m reactive repairs and voids service contract across Alloa and West Fife. The 24-month deal, with optional extensions, seeks experienced multi-trade teams to cover everything from plumbing to painting, ensuring high-quality, responsive services across its 1,500+ property portfolio.
Reshaping city wide maintenance, Leicester City Council is preparing to award a massive £37.5m framework for Hard Facilities Management. Covering a wide scope of windows, roofing, electrics, plumbing, HVAC, and gas, this 48-month framework supports the council’s building services and residential estate needs. Addressing roofing needs with resilience, Wiltshire Council is tendering a 48-month, £2.8m responsive works contract to maintain and repair a variety of roof types across housing stock. Suppliers are expected to cover all forms of roofing including flat, pitched, and specialist structures like garages and sheds.