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CBC-2068-T-SK Housing Repairs and Void Property Works

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CBC-2068-T-SK Housing Repairs and Void Property Works." As a sub-central government public authority, the Council aims to undertake housing repairs and void property works within the Central Bedfordshire area, covering a mixed landscape of market towns and rural communities. The procurement is categorised under the 'works' industry, focusing on construction and refurbishment. Key dates include a preliminary market engagement notice published on 2nd July 2026, with an engagement milestone due by 15th July 2026, and a future notice expected on 1st September 2026. The project contract period is planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with possible extension up to 2037. The initiative is in its preliminary stages, seeking responses to inform the framework and commercial model before commencing the competitive procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in building construction, refurbishment, and maintenance services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria, providing opportunities for firms able to supply building materials or carry out construction and repair works. Companies with expertise in fulfilling large-scale contracts in both urban and rural settings will find this project advantageous. By actively participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can influence the final tender specifications and gain insight into the potential requirements, enhancing their competitive edge in the forthcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2068-T-SK Housing Repairs and Void Property Works

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council (the "Council") is a unitary authority serving the Central Bedfordshire area, established in 2009. The area covers approximately 716 km2 (276 sq miles) and has a population of around 315,900 residents (2024). It comprises a mix of market towns and rural communities, with major centres including Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Houghton Regis. The Council operates from its headquarters at Priory House in Chicksands. Key facts and figures about Central Bedfordshire can be found here: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/27/about_your_council/180/statistics_and_census_information The Council is conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise pursuant to Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Council will be procuring Housing Repairs and Void Property Works. The Council are keen to get PME responses from interested suppliers to help shape the final structure, commercial model and technical requirements of the Framework prior to commencing the competitive procurement process.

Planning Information

RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062365-2026
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

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

45210000 - Building construction work

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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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