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Maintain Framework

ECHELON CONSULTANCY

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21 May 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Maintain Framework" has been completed by Watford Community Housing (WCH), facilitated by Pretium Frameworks Ltd. The contract, aimed at the repair and maintenance services industry, involves delivering repairs and services for empty homes across the UK. With a total value of £1.42 billion, the framework was awarded using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The purchasing process began with planning and moved through to an award stage, with the contract period set from 30th April 2026 to 30th April 2030. Geographically, the services will span the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities for firms in the construction and maintenance industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, multi-location projects. The competitive procurement process was based on quality and cost, creating a benchmark for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios. Large-scale companies like Arc Group London Ltd and Axis Europe PLC were among the contracted suppliers, highlighting the appeal to well-established entities with substantial resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable, making it an inclusive opportunity for diverse business profiles aiming to leverage the expansive scope and substantial budget of this framework to propel their growth.

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Notice Title

Maintain Framework

Notice Description

Watford Community Housing (WCH) has awarded a multi-lot framework to Suppliers for the delivery of Repairs and Empty Homes works across the UK. The framework will operate for a period of four years. The framework will be managed by Pretium Frameworks Ltd on behalf of WCH, who will support its operation and delivery. The appointed Suppliers were selected following a competitive procurement process based on quality and cost, in line with the evaluation criteria set out in the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb7c7b33-761d-48e2-a771-93e6b622eae6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe2d923-987d-49a9-8b14-8056e70ad3bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,420,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,420,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ECHELON CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 1LA
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

ARC GROUP LONDON

AXIS EUROPE

BTU (INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

C HANLON FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

CARDO (SOUTH

CBM GROUP

EQUANS REGENERATION

ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES

FORTEM SOLUTIONS

FOSTER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

GILMARTINS

HOUGHTON AND SON

IAN WILLIAMS

KBH BUILDING SERVICES

LAKER BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

LUX PROPERTY SERVICES

MNM PROPERTY SERVICES

PRESTIGE DOMESTIC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TOPCOAT CONSTRUCTION

WATES PROPERTY SERVICES

WESTONE HOUSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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