Planning

FDIS - Colchester Whole House Refurbishments to 29 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East

AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 11:35

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Amey Defence Services Limited is initiating a tender process for a refurbishment project titled "FDIS - Colchester Whole House Refurbishments to 29 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East." This project falls under the industry category "Refurbishment of run-down buildings" and will be located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the planning stage, with expressions of interest to be submitted by email only. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, considered below threshold. Important dates include the future notice date on 25th February 2026, with the contract period extending from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total budget is £4,500,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £870,000 GBP.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the construction sector to engage in substantial refurbishment work. Companies that are capable of acting as main contractors and hold a verified membership with Constructionline (GOLD) are well-suited to compete. The tender requires businesses to adhere to specific qualifications, including working within a BIM Level 2 environment and meeting MoD security requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially conducive to growth, as the suitability criteria favour them. Participating businesses must embrace Amey's commitment to social value and potentially engage in future works of a similar nature. This opportunity encourages companies to not only deliver refurbishment services but also contribute to corporate social responsibility and environmental targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FDIS - Colchester Whole House Refurbishments to 29 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East

Notice Description

Central Region - East Whole House Refurbishments, scope of works likely to include: * Replace Kitchen & Bathroom * Replace Doors and Windows * Replace Roof * Replace Boiler/Heating/Plumbing * Electrical rewire * Internal reconfigurations Amey have been tasked by the DIO through the FDIS to deliver the Regional Accommodation Maintenance Service for the Central and North Regions. This notice is a call for competition and there may not be a further notice related to this opportunity. For Amey to accept any EoI it is ESSENTIAL that any subcontractor is: * willing to act as Main Contractor (essential requirement); * a Verified member of Constructionline (GOLD), relevant Work Category MUST show that Subcontracting is possible, and the 'Building Safety Act - Standard Construction' must be Verified; * capable of working to MOD SFG20 (PPM works only); * capable of working in a BIM Level 2 environment (where applicable); * compliant with DefStan 05-138 (required if you are likely to handle MoD Identifiable Information on your IT system); * willing to work with Amey to deliver Social Value to our Client; ideally, complete the Social Value Goal within the Constructionline platform. DESIRABLE attributes of our Supply Chain: * have a Corporate Social Responsibility policy; * have a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan If successful the subcontractor will need to pass a PQQ, sign up to Amey Terms and Conditions, and meet the MoD Security Requirements. This future opportunity notice is for Expressions of Interest, BY EMAIL ONLY. Procurement Documentation will follow separately via a link from our e-tender portal (Curtis Fitch). Note 1: The bidder must quote for all aspects of the Works. Note 2: Future works of a similar nature may be negotiated based upon submitted rates. Note 3: Those making an Expression of Interest will be required to sign-up to our 'Sub-contract Agreement' where 'Mini Competitions' or 'Call Offs' will be used to tender works/services. Note 4: For complex projects such as External Wall Insulation installation, Structural works etc. it is a requirement that the bidder must (at Contract Award) carry PI Insurance cover of not less than PS1,000,000. Note 5: Those making an EoI will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 i.e. Regulations 57, 58 & 60. ADS expressly reserves the right to require those making an EoI to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information requested. Note 6: Depending on Amey's annual spend with individual bidders you may be required to either have committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), set SBTi approved near-term targets, or Net Zero targets. This opportunity is also advertised on Constructionline. ADS does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5677a6f-5afb-4abe-8cda-e0a86f6f2b98
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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