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27 Jul 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The "Aids and Adaptations" tender initiated by Karbon Homes, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the organisation is seeking contractors for adaptation work on its properties across the North East of England. The procurement focuses on the construction industry with particular emphasis on housing adaptations, divided into two lots: Bathroom and Electrical Adaptations, and General Adaptations. Interested suppliers can submit their tenders online by 31st August 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 18th August 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £2.75 million and extends from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential 24-month extensions.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work for houses, particularly those with expertise in bathroom and general adaptations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those equipped to handle installations and adaptations like wet room fittings and general disabled improvements. The emphasis on quality, commercial considerations, and social value in the award criteria presents a strategic opportunity for companies to leverage their strengths in high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing. Engaging in this tender can elevate a business’s profile and secure long-term contracts in a vital sector.

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Notice Title

Aids and Adaptations

Notice Description

The tender is for the appointment of Contractors to carry out any adaptations work required by Karbon to make our properties and those within Karbon's cost sharing vehicle suitable, safe, and enjoyable for our customers. Suppliers should be aware this is located across the North East of England. This tender is split into two lots: Bathroom and Electrical Adaptations This lot shall cover the removal of existing bathroom fixtures and fittings, making good and preparation of work area/site, installation, re-placement, commissioning, occ and testing of Bathroom adaptations and equipment within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. This lot shall also include general electrical adaptation work within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract, Bathroom Adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Wet rooms - Low level access shower units/cubicles - Over-bath shower units / cubicles - Anti-scald mixer taps or similar approved - Non-slip flooring - Toilet frames, raised toilet seats and grab rails - Any other associated adaptation works For the purposes of this contract, electrical bathroom adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Over-bath shower units / cubicles / and associated works - Minor electrical works, installations and improvement works - Any other associated electrical adaptation works General Adaptations This lot shall generally cover the removal of existing fixtures and fittings; making good and preparation of work area/site; installation, replacement and testing of general disabled improvements within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract and specification General Adaptations may be defined as (but not limited to) any installation, adaptation or works to: - Internal fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - External fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - Replacement flooring - Any other associated adaptation works

Lot Information

Bathroom and Electrical Adaptations

This lot shall cover the removal of existing bathroom fixtures and fittings, making good and preparation of work area/site, installation, re-placement, commissioning, occ and testing of Bathroom adaptations and equipment within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. This lot shall also include general electrical adaptation work within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract, Bathroom Adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Wet rooms - Low level access shower units/cubicles - Over-bath shower units / cubicles - Anti-scald mixer taps or similar approved - Non-slip flooring - Toilet frames, raised toilet seats and grab rails - Any other associated adaptation works For the purposes of this contract, electrical bathroom adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Over-bath shower units / cubicles / and associated works - Minor electrical works, installations and improvement works - Any other associated electrical adaptation works

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

General Adaptations

General Adaptations This lot shall generally cover the removal of existing fixtures and fittings; making good and preparation of work area/site; installation, replacement and testing of general disabled improvements within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract and specification General Adaptations may be defined as (but not limited to) any installation, adaptation or works to: - Internal fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - External fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - Replacement flooring - Any other associated adaptation works

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070590-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211100 - Construction work for houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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