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Door entry systems repairs and maintenance services

HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED

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Planning

27 Jul 2026 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Homes in Somerset Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Door entry systems repairs and maintenance services." The procurement focuses on repair and maintenance services for door entry systems within its portfolio of 10,000 homes, including some automatic doors. This prospective contract falls under the services category with a gross value of £1,200,000. An early market engagement event is scheduled for 19th August 2026, allowing suppliers to understand the requirements before the tender is released by the end of August 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st November 2026, with a potential extension until 30th October 2031. This project is located in the UKK23 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in building installation repairs and maintenance. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the public sector. Given the large value and the extended contract period, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and expertise in handling similar scale projects are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in the early market event provides a strategic advantage to understand client expectations and tailor submissions effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Door entry systems repairs and maintenance services

Notice Description

Homes in Somerset are seeking a suitable supplier to carry out repairs and maintenance services to their door entry systems in their portfolio of 10,000 homes. This will also include the servicing of some automatic doors. This is an early market engagement activity to develop the requirements and to understand the market availability of this type of service

Planning Information

An early market engagement event is scheduled for Wednesday 19th August at 2pm. This will enable suppliers to ask questions on the draft specification prior to the release of a tender at the end of August. Interested parties should email procurement@homesinsomerset.org to register their interest and to enable us to send out the draft specification for review. Any forthcoming tender will be released via the In-tend portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070750-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 2-3 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
HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 3AR
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater South
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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