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APX024 - Response Repairs, Maintenance & Planned works Measured Term Contract

APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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22 May 2026 at 09:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Apex Housing Association, based in Derry, is planning a procurement process for the "APX024 - Response Repairs, Maintenance & Planned Works Measured Term Contract". This contract falls under the construction and repair services industry category. A preliminary market engagement is currently at the planning stage, with a scheduled deadline for response forms set on 2nd June 2026. The contract anticipates work beginning in June 2027 and running until May 2030, with potential extensions until May 2032. This procurement process, regulated under Northern Irish devolved regulations, involves a comprehensive range of repairs, maintenance, and planned works, targeting properties across the region of Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses operating in construction, repairs, and maintenance sectors, offering a substantial contract value of £32.5 million. Companies with expertise in responsive maintenance, major component renewals, and planned preventative maintenance can benefit greatly. The contract seeks services including but not limited to emergency callouts, void property works, and various safety checks, such as electrical testing and fire safety improvements. Firms with experience in multi-trade projects, particularly in plumbing, electrical works, and fire safety, are well-suited to compete for this contract and establish a long-term partnership with Apex Housing Association.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APX024 - Response Repairs, Maintenance & Planned works Measured Term Contract

Notice Description

Apex is undertaking this Preliminary Market Engagement for the following Contract requirements: The provision of all-trades responsive maintenance and associated services, including but not limited to: * All trades responsive, maintenance including emergency (including significant and emergency hazards) callouts arising during the working day * Out-of-Hours Emergency Works, * Void Property Works including major Component Renewals * Inspections, * Landlords 5 yearly fixed wiring tests * Portable Appliance Testing * Planned component replacement including: o Kitchens o Bathrooms, o Windows and door replacement. * Fire safety remedial work to include: o Fire stopping o Fire door replacement and repair Planned Preventative Maintenance will also be included, such as: * Scheme repainting * Gutter cleaning * all associated or incidental tasks, whether expressly stated or otherwise required. The Works will include for all associated general building, plumbing and electrical works, whether specifically listed or otherwise required. The work will not include repairs and maintenance to heating systems.

Planning Information

Please return completed PME response forms via etendersNI messaging system for APX024 or via the technical envelope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047559-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 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
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

NEWINGTON HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 6HL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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