Planning

Planned Improvement Works

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

19 Feb 2026 at 15:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 12:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in Coventry, has initiated a strategic review of procurement processes related to planned improvement works in residential properties across the Midlands, South, and East of England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement ongoing to inform the development of long-term partnerships that prioritise value, innovation, and enhanced customer outcomes. Discussions are scheduled to take place in person or via MS Teams from 23rd February to 12th March 2026, with submission deadlines set until 19th March 2026. The anticipated tender opening is in November 2026, following the engagement process which aims to refine the procurement strategy based on supplier feedback.

This procurement exercise, valued at approximately £500 million over a potential span of up to five years, offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, repair and maintenance services, and various installations. The initiative welcomes participation from SMEs across the sectors, including kitchen and bathroom installations, mechanical and electrical services, and fire safety remediation. With the procedure set to employ a Competitive Flexible Procedure commencing October 2026, contractors have the opportunity to form long-term partnerships with Orbit, aiming for contracts starting from April 2028. This engagement exercise aligns with Orbit's goals of fostering supplier diversity and enhancing service delivery standards, creating lucrative growth prospects for businesses adept in delivering sustainable and high-quality property improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned Improvement Works

Notice Description

Orbit is undertaking a strategic review of its planned improvement works operating model to identify opportunities for long-term partnerships that deliver enhanced value, innovation, efficiency, and customer outcomes. Orbit plans to run a new procurement exercise in 2026/27 in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations. This will lead to the appointment of partners to deliver Property Improvement works (the Services) to Orbit's homes in the Midlands, South and East of England. The duration of the contract has not yet been determined however it is estimated that this will be c. PS500 million over a potential 5 year period. We are exploring a range of options ranging from 3 years to 15 years including potential extensions. The planned start date for the new contracts is 1st April 2028. Orbit will conduct a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to appoint contractors, and this is currently programmed to commence in October 2026, with the contracts being awarded by the end of September 2027. Orbit recognise the value and risk mitigation and benefits of affording a contract mobilisation period of at least 6 months, within the procurement timetable. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is published for research purposes, and to encourage market engagement from Contractors that deliver Planned Improvement Works in various regions. It serves as an opportunity for suppliers to have their say and offer feedback, to help inform the development of the requirements prior to release of the tender (estimated November 2026). This notice is to capture market intelligence for: Theme 1: Orbit's Strategy Theme 2: Cost and Commercial Theme 3: Quality and Technical Theme 4: Supply Chain and Materials Theme 5: Contract Management and Supplier Relationships It has the following provisional objectives: * Establish a sustainable and collaborative long-term delivery model for planned improvements * Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Section 20 consultation requirements * Improve customer experience and service quality through consistency with Orbit's Everyday Excellence programme and 2030 Strategy * Deliver value for money commercial models. * Support building safety, carbon reduction, and golden-thread data requirements. * Minimise service disruption during transition and mobilisation. The scope is anticipated to include a range of trades that make maintaining customers' homes to a high standard possible, such as: * Kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, external works, windows, doors, decorations, flooring, mechanical and electrical installations. * Fire safety remediation works (non-urgent FRA actions and external wall remediation) * Retrofit and decarbonisation works. This list is for an indication only, and Orbit is seeking feedback from the market through this market engagement event to inform the final scope. The overall value is estimated to be up to PS100m per annum however, Orbit are seeking information from Participants of this process which could support in determining the scope, scale and lotting structure of this opportunity. Therefore, we encourage SME organisations to apply. Orbit Group Limited is publishing this notice to facilitate early engagement with potential providers. It relates only to pre-procurement market engagement in accordance with Procurement Act 2023. It is not a Call for Competition. For avoidance of doubt, participation in this market engagement exercise is not a prerequisite to bid for the tender.

Planning Information

In preparation of the procurement Orbit wishes to carry out the Engagement and has published the Notice with the aim of holding discussions with Property Improvement providers (Participants) for the purpose of: • Holding discussions relating to the themes above and as set out in the market engagement brief available on the Procontract portal. • Enabling Orbit to prioritise customer experience and delivering the best experience to our customers during when a repair or maintenance is required. • Assisting Orbit in clarifying its requirements and inform how it can best reduce the whole lifecycle cost of the Services. • Understanding the market, and its capacity to address its requirements • Identifying contractors that may be able to deliver what is required • Increasing competition and the diversity of contractors interested in the procurement. • Identifying likely contractual terms • Informing the development of its procurement strategy and approach. The format of the engagement will be: An expression of interest and provision of information by contractors who wish to participate, issued via the Procontract portal. Individual one to one discussion sessions with Participants, held in person or over MS Teams calls. Orbit may choose to reduce the number of Participants during the process, and where required this will be done based upon the information provided. Orbit expect to hold a maximum of 20 discussion sessions through the period of this engagement and therefore encourage early responses to this Notice. Participants who are not invited to discussion sessions may be invited to submit responses in writing for consideration and the format for this will be advised separately. Full information is available in the market engagement brief, which can be found on the Procontract portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=18e5d10f-170c-f111-813c-005056b64545 The provisional timetable for the Engagement (subject to change at Orbit's discretion) is set out below: The Notice has been published on 18th February 2026 Expressions of interest can be raised in the period up to and including 19th March 2026 Orbit will invite interested contractors to be a Participant, having considered the Information provided at any point up to 27th March 2026. The in-person sessions or MS Teams calls are intended to be held with Participants in the period from 23rd February 2026 to 12th March 2026 and will be arranged with each Participant directly. Orbit will not use any information given to them in this process in evaluating any subsequent tender submissions at any stage in the process. No Participant may cross refer to any statement or qualification made as part of their response to this Engagement without raising it explicitly as part of any subsequent Procurement Specific Questionnaire or tender submission for any ensuing contract. Please respond to this notice at: https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=18e5d10f-170c-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015357-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39144000 - Bathroom furniture

39190000 - Wallpaper and other coverings

42512300 - HVAC packages

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666,666 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 1 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
group.tenders@orbit.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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