Contract Tenders: 24/04/2025
Explore the latest UK social housing tenders—featuring high-value contracts for repairs, adaptations, safety systems, and urban greening. A must-read for forward-thinking suppliers ready to deliver impact.
Driving long-term transformation, Livin Housing Ltd has released a flagship £200m tender for Repairs, Maintenance, and Compliance services under a 10-year alliance contract. With potential extensions up to 15 years, this opportunity covers responsive repairs, void reinstatement, adaptations, compliance works, PAS 2035-aligned retrofits, and planned maintenance, and more across County Durham. Bidders are encouraged to demonstrate strategic alignment with Livin’s goals around efficiency, sustainability, and tenant outcomes. Signalling upcoming demand, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has issued a £2m Pipeline Notice for its Drainage Services Framework. This future procurement will cover surveys, maintenance, and replacement services under two defined lots, offering early engagement for contractors specialising in drainage infrastructure.
Ensuring seamless access and rapid response, Gentoo Group Ltd. is conducting preliminary market engagement for a Ranked Framework Agreement covering Automatic Door Servicing, Remedial Works, and Responsive Repairs. This £400k, 36-month contract—with potential 2 x 12-month extensions—will appoint two contractors, with the top-ranked supplier delivering the majority of works under a Direct Award mechanism. The service includes full 24/7 emergency breakdown cover, unlimited call-outs, and guaranteed response times. The contract is set to commence in September 2025 and supports Gentoo’s housing stock across the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions. Upgrading student accommodation with specialist trades, Pobl Group has released a £240k, 1-month tender for Kitchen and Bathroom Replacements (Labour Only) at Swansea University blocks. The contract is divided into two distinct lots—Lot 1 for kitchens and Lot 2 for bathrooms—with the opportunity for up to two contractors per lot. Focused solely on labour, this short-term contract presents a fast-track opportunity for reliable trades to support rapid refurbishment works in a busy academic environment.
Enhancing accessibility and independent living, Newcastle City Council has launched a £10.68m Aids and Adaptations Framework. Split into seven lots, this contract includes the provision, service, and repair of stair lifts, ceiling track hoists, platform lifts, general building adaptations, and access solutions—aiming to support vulnerable tenants across the city. Focusing on safety and compliance, Staffordshire County Council is procuring a £1m Emergency Lighting Framework. This two-year contract spans over 500 local authority properties and includes periodic inspections, testing, maintenance, and 24/7 reactive call-out support. Coverage includes educational sites, civic buildings, care homes, and small industrial units. Greening the urban environment, Westminster London Borough is preparing to procure a £13.5m Arboricultural Services contract through a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. The contract scope includes planting, watering, pruning, emergency call-outs, and sustainable tree management—essential for preserving biodiversity and public safety.