Contract Tenders: 28/04/2025
Explore today’s game-changing opportunities in UK social housing procurement — from multi-billion pound energy partnerships to vital new housing developments, maintenance upgrades, and green infrastructure projects.
Building vibrant neighbourhoods, Hjaltland Housing Association Ltd. is embarking on the construction of 60 new homes at North Loch Drive, Lerwick. Valued at £9.8m and spread across a 47-month term, the project includes flats, houses, and all external works such as fencing, landscaping, and paving, contributing to Shetland’s growing housing needs. Expanding residential offerings, The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the development of 12 new housing units on a former primary school site in Aviemore. Estimated at £4.2m, this 14-month project covers full construction and associated site services, providing a vital boost to the local housing supply with modern, energy-efficient homes.
Unlocking transformative change, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has unveiled a major future opportunity through the Oldham Green New Deal Partnership (GNDP), seeking a Strategic Delivery Partner to spearhead a borough-wide energy and decarbonisation initiative. Valued at an estimated £3.2bn over a potential 25-year term, the partnership will focus on creating holistic, innovative energy solutions, with the Town Centre Heat Network as a key anchor project. Suppliers are encouraged to engage in the upcoming supplier session to explore this groundbreaking collaboration. Revitalising housing infrastructure, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is preparing for a substantial £115m Capital Planned Works contract. Encompassing large-scale programmes such as re-rendering, bathroom and kitchen renewals, roofing, and estate improvements, this opportunity invites principal contractors to register interest ahead of the formal tender process launching in mid-2025. A pre-market engagement session is scheduled to provide further clarity on delivery expectations.
Driving quality improvements and strengthening critical infrastructure, Wiltshire Council is inviting suppliers to engage in two key future opportunities: a £2.88m contract for Responsive Works & Services to bring void properties up to lettable standards, and a £1.34m Drainage Services contract covering planned and reactive maintenance of pumping stations, septic tanks, and sewage treatment works. Spanning three years, the responsive works will involve a wide range of multi-trade repairs including carpentry, plastering, plumbing, and decorating, while the drainage services will support the evolving maintenance needs across the council’s housing portfolio. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend the upcoming virtual engagement events in May to gain full insights into both projects and quality expectations.
Stepping up emergency responses, East Renfrewshire Council is seeking an all-trades contractor to deliver Out of Hours Emergency Repairs and Ad Hoc Maintenance Services. With an estimated contract value of £2.2m over 24 months, this opportunity covers critical repairs ranging from glazing and drainage to roofing and electrical issues. Cultivating greener communities, Your Housing Group has released a Pipeline Notice for Grounds Maintenance Services contract worth approximately £3.33m. Covering sheltered accommodations, retirement villages, and communal grounds across the East Midlands, North West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber, the contract will require providers with proven grounds management expertise and attention to leaseholder agreements.