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Preliminary Market Engagement - Refurbishment of Properties for Disposal - London and Hertfordshire

SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Sovereign Network Group is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the refurbishment of dilapidated residential properties aimed for disposal across London and Hertfordshire. The process, classified under the industry category of construction and refurbishment works, has been initiated through a preliminary market engagement notice, with a key deadline for document submission set for 8th May 2026. The buying organisation, based in Basingstoke, is exploring options for enhancing property conditions to maximise capital receipts. This entails potentially appointing a Managing Contractor to oversee works primarily in North and West London, with particular focus on the London Borough of Brent and extending into Hertfordshire.

This procurement offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in construction and refurbishment, particularly those adept at handling Victorian residential properties. Companies, especially SMEs, with expertise in project management, building services, and compliance may benefit from engaging in this tender. Leveraging niche skills in Victorian-era property conversions can prove advantageous, particularly for businesses capable of scaling operations for long-term maintenance and delivering efficiency in refurbishment. The proposed model, involving sub-contractors, invites businesses with capability in managing collaborative ventures and distributing risk among partners to explore prospects in this transformative project.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Refurbishment of Properties for Disposal - London and Hertfordshire

Notice Description

SNG is exploring options for the refurbishment of selected dilapidated residential properties prior to disposal on the open market across London and Hertfordshire. The objective is to improve property condition, maximise capital receipts, and achieve efficiencies through a scalable delivery model. An emerging option under consideration is the appointment of a Managing Contractor to oversee refurbishment works, with specialist works delivered by sub-contractors. This PME is intended to test the commercial and contractual viability of such approaches and to understand how risk, responsibility, and liability are commonly allocated within the market. The geographical scope of the anticipated works is relatively broad, with primary activity expected across North and West London and surrounding areas. The highest concentration of properties is currently anticipated within the London Borough of Brent, with additional activity likely in Westminster and Barnet. Coverage may also extend north into East Hertfordshire, alongside smaller volumes of work across other London boroughs where suitable opportunities arise. In terms of property type, the portfolio is expected to be predominantly Victorian residential stock, particularly Victorian house-to-flat conversions and subdivided Victorian houses. These properties typically originate as single-family dwellings that have been converted into multiple self-contained flats. They may retain period features and commonly present considerations relating to layout, structure, building services, fire safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term maintenance. While there may be scope for other residential property types to be included, Victorian properties are currently expected to form the core of the portfolio due to their prevalence within the target areas and the specific technical and compliance considerations they present. This description is indicative and provided to support market understanding rather than to define fixed scope or volumes.

Planning Information

This is a PME notice for the refurbishment of selected dilapidated residential properties prior to disposal on the open market across London and Hertfordshire. All bidders must create an account on SNG’s Intend tender portal and submit all documents electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sovereign/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068acd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037639-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,225,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2028 2-3 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
SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLI London

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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