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Establishment of a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (2026-30) for Minor Works related to Residential Housing for New Forest District Council (Housing Maintenance)

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council is undertaking a procurement process to establish a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement for Minor Works related to Residential Housing Maintenance, set to take place between 2026 and 2030. The council, located in Lyndhurst, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage and will host an Open House event on 14th April 2026 at Appletree Court. This engagement aims to gather insights from contractors about the redevelopment of the Minor Works Framework, which covers a range of services in construction work. The framework will consist of multiple lots focusing on areas such as roofing, electrical works, and plumbing, with projects expected to commence from 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors, particularly SMEs, interested in expanding their footprint in the construction industry. By participating, businesses can contribute valuable feedback to shape the tender's structure, ensuring it reflects contractor needs and capabilities. The framework offers flexibility with a potential extension to 2030 and promises streamlined procurement, enhancing the quality and timely delivery of works. Companies specialising in building, repairs, and maintenance can leverage this framework to secure new business, develop competitive advantages, and establish collaborative ties with the council for potentially lucrative contractual opportunities. Interested contractors are encouraged to register their participation by contacting the council at procurement@nfdc.gov.uk.

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Notice Title

Establishment of a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (2026-30) for Minor Works related to Residential Housing for New Forest District Council (Housing Maintenance)

Notice Description

This contract will establish a Minor Works Framework (2026-2030) to support the delivery of a wide range of small-scale building, maintenance, and repair activities across New Forest District Council's housing stock. The framework will consist of multiple specialist lots, each covering a defined category of reactive repairs, void property works, or planned minor works. Services will include, but are not limited to: General building works (e.g., ceilings, doors, walls, masonry, roofing, structural repairs) Electrical works (e.g., distribution boards, wiring, lighting installations, external cabling) Specialist and general cleaning for voids, environmental cleans, and fire-related cleaning Internal and external clearances for gardens, waste, and void properties Drainage works, including CCTV surveys, jetting, repairs, and soakaway works Groundworks such as paths, steps, block paving and slab replacement Fencing, glazing, locksmith services, plastering, plumbing, and flooring (including wet rooms) Roofing works, including repairs, flashing replacement, guttering, chimney work, and minor roof refurbishments Void refurbishments, covering multi-trade works to prepare properties for re-let The framework will allow NFDC to streamline procurement, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery of minor works. Each lot will be awarded to up to three suppliers, with projects issued either via direct award on a rotational basis or via competition, depending on value. The contract is expected to run for 2 years initially, with an optional 2-year extension (2+2), allowing flexibility in response to potential Local Government Reorganisation considerations.

Planning Information

We're currently redeveloping our Minor Works Framework, and we want to make sure our tender pack truly reflects the needs, expertise, and capabilities of the contractors who will be part of it. Our Minor Works Framework is a structured agreement with a group of approved contractors who deliver a wide range of day-to-day maintenance, small refurbishment projects, and specialist works. The framework covers activities such as: Voids/Empty Home repairs Plastering Plumbing and Heating Carpentry Brickwork and pointing All types of roofing repairs Fencing and Ground works Glazing Regular, Specialist and Mould Cleaning Painting and Decorating Electrical works If you're a contractor and would like to share your views, insights, or suggestions, we'd love to hear from you! Open House Event We are hosting an in person open house with our Surveyors: 14th April Appletree Court Contractors attending the event will have the opportunity to: Learn about the proposed new structure of the framework Review our previous pricing matrix and help develop our outcome specification and quality questions Tell us why you did or didn't bid previously - your insight helps us remove barriers and improve accessibility Provide feedback on the draft lots and work categories Share insights on market capacity, trade specialisms, and challenges Meet the team responsible for contract management and procurement Help shape a more effective, practical, and contractor‑friendly framework, one that works better for everyone and is more inclusive to SMEs This is an open invitation to all contractors - whether you are currently on the framework or interested in joining once it is relaunched. If you are interested in attending, please register your interest by emailing: procurement@nfdc.gov.uk Your input will play a key role in creating a framework that works for everyone involved!

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024235-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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