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Summary of the contracting process

Magenta Living, a public undertaking body based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, is seeking bids for the EWI Cladding Reinstatement project at three of its sites. The tender, identified as ML2026/023, falls under the industry category of cladding works with an overall project value of £6,000,000 (gross amount of £7,200,000). The tendering process is currently active and follows an open procurement method, allowing businesses to submit competitive bids for consideration. Businesses interested in participating must submit their proposals electronically through the Magenta Living e-sourcing portal before the deadline on 8th September 2026 at 15:00. The locations involved in the procurement are within the UKD7 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for companies specialising in cladding works. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the SME suitability criteria. The project is divided into three lots: Liscard House, Sunningdale, and The Towers, with each lot valued at £2,000,000 (gross amount of £2,400,000), and invites bids inclusive of all lots. The award will be based on criteria that balance both price and quality, with a particular emphasis on social value contributions. With the contract period commencing on 1st December 2026, and lasting until 1st December 2027, businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality cladding services over multiple locations will find significant advantages in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

ML2026/023 - EWI Cladding Reinstatement

Notice Description

EWI Cladding Reinstatement at 3x Magenta Sites. Tenderers must submit a completed 'Magenta Living Confidentiality Declaration' document to gain access to the rest of the tender documents. This tender is split into 3 Lots. Bidders are required to submit a bid inclusive of all Lots. Failure to comply will result in a non-compliant bid and your bid will be rejected.

Lot Information

Liscard House

EWI Cladding Reinstation at Liscard House - one of Magenta Living's properties

Sunningdale

EWI Cladding Reinstation at Sunningdale - one of Magenta Living's properties

The Towers

EWI Cladding Reinstation at The Towers - one of Magenta Living's properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071077-2026
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

45262650 - Cladding works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 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
MAGENTA LIVING
Additional Buyers

ARCUS CONSULTING LLP

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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