Tender

IDT CONSULTANCY FRAMEWORK

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

Radius Housing Association is pursuing a public procurement process to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Integrated Design Team (IDT) Consultancy Services. This tender, identified as RAD175, is intended to appoint two multidisciplinary IDTs for services related to Planned Maintenance and Repair Works. The organisation is a sub-central government authority based in Holywood, Northern Ireland, and the tender falls under the architectural and engineering services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 17th November 2025. The total estimated value of the framework is £3,600,000, with services subject to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the architectural, engineering, and surveying sectors, especially those with experience in major refurbishments, fire safety improvements, and sustainability projects. The framework allows for participation by two successful bidders, offering possibilities for growth through diverse tasks like development works, external enhancements, and compliance with various safety and legislative requirements. Businesses capable of offering innovative and cost-effective design solutions will find this tender particularly attractive, as Radius Housing Association values partnerships that can ensure long-term structural resilience and compliance with evolving standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IDT CONSULTANCY FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to procure a Framework with two (2) Integrated Design Teams for a multi-disciplined Integrated Design Team (IDT) to carry out the Services. This Framework is to cover Services in relation to Planned Maintenance Services and Repair Works which the Authority provides. The Framework Member(s) appointed to this Framework will be required to provide full Integrated Design Team Professional Services to Radius Housing Association. The Works that will be required include but are not limited to the following:- * Major refurbishment, rehabilitation, and damp remediation works. * Replacement/refurbishment of kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, heating systems, electrical wiring, and roofing (including structural alterations, roof lights, and cavity wall insulation). * Fire safety works, including upgrade/replacement of fire doors, compartmentation and fire stopping. * External works such as pathways, ramps, railings, parking improvements, and surface treatments. * Development works, including acquisition and adaptation of existing properties. * Internal/external redecoration and space reconfiguration. * General external works, including gutter/drain repairs, roof treatments, and cleaning. * Works to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act. * Works to ensure compliance with equality, accessibility, and safeguarding legislation. * Investigation of structural defects, with costed remedial recommendations. * Design and supervision of remedial works, including tendering support. * Sustainability projects, including EPC reporting, assessments, and improvement works. * Other maintenance and compliance-related works arising during the Framework term. The Works as outlined above and the Services associated with same, are subject to change dependent upon the requirements of the Contracting Authority and the nature of funding obtained and approvals received for each project. The Contracting Authority does not guarantee that any (or all) of the Services will be required or awarded under the Framework. The successful Framework Member will be required to advise as to whether Planning, Building Control approval and/or any other regulatory approvals are required for Works arising out of an appointment under the framework and will make representations to the relevant authorities in this regard. Completed projects must have a structural life expectancy of at least 30 years. The Authority's stock comprises a variety of house types including but not limited to Flats in Blocks and individual houses in the following categories: * General Needs accommodation, * Sheltered , * Supported Housing and Care Homes' sectors, * Hostels and * Office accommodation. The above outline of current stock is indicative only. Suppliers should note that at any time the stock may be increased during the Framework period by way of development, mergers, acquisitions or stock transfer from other Contracting Authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please refer to the tender documents

Renewal: The Framework is for an initial period of two (2) years with Radius having the option to exercise up to two (2) contractual extensions of 12 months (2+1+1). Radius reserve the right to offer longer extensions but the total of these will not exceed 2 years and the maximum framework duration shall be 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d068
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066970-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@radiushousing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 9HZ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Holywood
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Further Information

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