Tender

FDIS - Wattisham Whole House Refurbishments to 16 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East

AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 10:29

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 08:56

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FDIS - Wattisham Whole House Refurbishments to 16 properties" is currently in the tender stage. The buying organisation is Amey Defence Services Limited, tasked by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to manage regional accommodation maintenance services. The refurbishment project is located in the East of England and encompasses extensive works such as replacing kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, roofs, and electrical rewiring, among others. The contract is valued at £4,500,000 GBP, and interested subcontractors must submit Expressions of Interest via email by 8 April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 24 August 2026 and end on 15 January 2027, under a competitive procedure with negotiation above the procurement threshold.

This tender presents numerous business opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of acting as main contractors. Businesses with verification from Constructionline (GOLD) and expertise in refurbishment and building maintenance will find this opportunity beneficial for growth. Additionally, firms able to comply with MOD SFG20 and work within BIM Level 2 environments, while also delivering social value, are well-positioned to succeed. The requirement for compliance with the Building Safety Act suggests that contractors should have significant experience in substantial construction projects. Successful bidders may negotiate future works based on submitted rates, enabling further business expansion.

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Notice Title

FDIS - Wattisham Whole House Refurbishments to 16 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 not 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-615ce371-a996-4a6d-979a-6948bd07dd1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ab43ac-46c1-48a6-b93e-17747dba7c2a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above 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
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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