Planning

Housing Repairs Contract

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 07:52

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for its "Housing Repairs Contract." The focus is primarily on the maintenance and repair services for approximately 9,500 homes in Welwyn Garden City, located in the UK's UKH23 region. The council has scheduled a market engagement meeting on 28th April 2026, allowing interested companies to discuss prospective service delivery methods. The procurement, classified under "works," involves multiple types of construction and maintenance activities, with key contract works being roof repair, electrical installation, plumbing, and general construction for residential buildings. The project is guided by UK legislation (2023/54), with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2027 and run until 30th September 2033. Interested parties should contact the council's procurement team via procurement@welhat.gov.uk to arrange a meeting and should note the future notice publication set for 24th June 2026.

This initiative presents considerable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and building maintenance. Enterprises with expertise in roof repairs, electrical work, and plumbing will find this contract particularly pertinent. Given the significant scope of work across a large number of dwellings, companies experienced in handling large-scale housing projects will find themselves well-placed to compete effectively. Engaging in the early market dialogue with the council offers the potential to influence procurement approaches and tailor proposals that meet the council's standards and expectations, potentially securing long-term partnerships and expanding business portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Housing Repairs Contract

Notice Description

Repairs to the councils housing stock

Planning Information

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (herein after referred to as the council) is undertaking market engagement to consider future ways of delivery of its Housing Maintenance repair services to approximately 9,500 homes. The council is interested in meeting companies on 28th April 2026 in Welwyn Garden City to discuss this further. To arrange to attend this meeting please contact procurement@welhat.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067db7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032630-2026
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

45261910 - Roof repair

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 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
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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