Tender

Merthyr Housing Maintenance Framework

MERTHYR TYDFIL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 09:02

Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association is undertaking an active tender process titled "Merthyr Housing Maintenance Framework," inviting competitively skilled contractors to provide responsive repairs and voids services for properties under their management in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on repair and maintenance services including plumbing, electrical work, joinery, and scaffolding. The open procedure is structured as a framework agreement lasting four years, starting from 1st May 2026, with an estimated annual spend of £600,000 to £650,000. Interested parties must submit tenders by March 4th, 2026, with enquiries concluding on February 24th, 2026. The procurement stage is currently active, with awards scheduled to be finalised by April 30th, 2026. The association will hold "Meet the Buyer" events in the week of February 9th to facilitate communications and offer further insights into the process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction and maintenance sectors to expand their portfolios by joining the Merthyr Housing Maintenance Framework. It is especially beneficial for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide multi-disciplinary or trade-specific services, such as general trades, electrical work, and scaffolding, as detailed in the lot structure. The framework is designed to accommodate flexibility, allowing businesses to apply for one or multiple lots based on their expertise. The focus on quality and cost-effectiveness, with evaluation criteria weighted at 30% for quality and 70% for price, highlights the opportunity's potential for competitive pricing strategies while maintaining service quality. This is a particularly attractive opportunity for regional service providers looking to secure long-term work and establish a strong foothold in the local public sector market.

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Notice Title

Merthyr Housing Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Merthyr Housing wish to appoint competent and experienced contractors to undertake responsive repairs and voids works in properties owned and/or managed by Merthyr Housing. This service is a required as a top up service to the internal work force. In addition to the responsive repairs and voids works, Merthyr Housing retain the option to award planned works via the resulting framework or allocate these works outside of the framework. Full details related to the scope of services to be procured and requirements are included within tender documentation. The proposed framework agreement will be established for period of four years. The estimated spend value per annum for responsive repairs and voids works is c. 600,000 GBP - 650,000 GBP (exc VAT). The estimated values included in this notice include a provision for the completion of planned works, which remain optional. Bidders should note that as this is a framework, Merthyr Housing offer no guarantee to the volume of work / spend to be allocated via the framework. To offer flexibly related in relation to the use of the framework the structure will be as per the lots detailed below. Bidders can apply for one or more lots. - Lot 1 - General Trades - this will include but is not limited to plumbing, joinery / carpentry, painting and decorating, flooring, cleaning, drainage, roofing, groundworks - Lot 2 - Electrical - Lot 3 - Scaffolding Details related to the allocation of works is set-out in the framework agreement. Merthyr Housing will be holding Meet the Buyer Events, w/c 9th February, please refer to tender documentation for further details including how to book a place to attend.

Lot Information

General Trades

This will include but is not limited to plumbing, joinery / carpentry, painting and decorating, flooring, cleaning, drainage, roofing, groundworks - works will be allocated based skill set / trade required.

Electrical

Works will be allocated based skill set / trade required.

Scaffolding

Works will be awarded based on skill set / trade required.

Planning Information

To assist with the development of the lotting structure, Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association are issuing a pre-market engagement notice to seek expressions of interest in the opportunity and request additional information. If you wish to express interest is this opportunity, can you please contact Patricia Conway via email at pconway@pfh.co.uk, within the email can you please advise what services your organisation provides, geographical coverage and contact details for the organisation. At tender stage the opportunity will be divided into lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009250-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44220000 - Builders' joinery

45232452 - Drainage works

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262330 - Concrete repair work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Patricia Conway
Contact Email
pconway@pfh.co.uk
Contact Phone
+1685352800

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8EB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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