Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for the supply and installation of UPVC Windows and Doors

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for the supply and installation of UPVC Windows and Doors." This initiative falls under the works category, specifically aimed at the replacement of windows and doors across residential properties in the Borough of Swindon, UK, classified under the CPV codes 44221000 and 45421100. The council is seeking preliminary market engagement feedback to shape the tender's final specification. Interested suppliers must register and submit their responses via the ProContract portal by 8th December 2025, 15:00 UK local time. The contract is valued at £5,880,000 (net) and is scheduled to commence on 26th June 2026 with completion by 25th June 2029, with a potential extension until 2033.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and installation services, particularly those with expertise in UPVC windows and doors. It offers an opportunity for businesses to partner with a local government authority, providing services to a public authority at the sub-central government level. Companies capable of delivering end-to-end solutions, inclusive of design, supply, and installation, alongside health and safety management and tenant engagement, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this market tender can strengthen a company's portfolio and establish a foothold in public contracting, especially for those registered on the ProContract portal, where they can access further engagement documents and requirements.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for the supply and installation of UPVC Windows and Doors

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the replacement of windows and doors across residential properties within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. The Council intends on tendering a package of works in relation to the replacement of windows and doors within its tenanted residential stock across the Borough of Swindon. It will be the contractor's responsibility to carry out an end to end service, from survey/design, supply and installation. This will include all relevant health and safety management, tenant engagement, administration and CDM compliance for the duration of the proposed works The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: - * Market Interest * Contract/Project Length. * Capacity * Specification * Efficiencies To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the PME documents. Responses are required to be submitted no later than 8th December 2025, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Planning Information

UPVC WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT CONTRACT 2026 2027 Introduction Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the replacement of windows and doors across residential properties within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. The Council intends on tendering a package of works in relation to the replacement of windows and doors within its tenanted residential stock across the Borough of Swindon. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to carry out an end to end service, from survey/design, supply and installation. This will include all relevant health and safety management, tenant engagement, administration and CDM compliance for the duration of the proposed works The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: - • Market Interest • Contract/Project Length. • Capacity • Specification • Efficiencies To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the PME documents. Responses are required to be submitted no later than 8th December 2025, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074556-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

44221000 - Windows, doors and related items

45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Jodie Wakefield
Contact Email
jwakefield@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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