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Replacement Doors and Windows

South Lakes Housing

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24 Aug 2026 at 08:44

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18 Aug 2026 at 17:39

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lakes Housing is procuring the replacement and installation of external PVCu windows and composite doors in occupied social-housing properties. The work covers domestic properties across South Lakes Housing’s operating area in Cumbria and requires contractors able to work in challenging rural locations, or with equivalent rural experience. The programme is expected to cover about 200 properties a year. The buying organisation is South Lakes Housing, based in Kendal. This is a works contract involving installation of door and window frames, doors and windows, including replacement works in customers’ homes. Contractors will also be expected to put customers at the centre of delivery and demonstrate South Lakes Housing’s values throughout the contract.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: South Lakes Housing invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot contract intended for one contractor. Clarification questions were due through the In-Tend portal by 4 September 2026 at 17:00, and tender responses were due through the same portal by 14 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with one possible extension of up to two years, to 30 September 2031, at the client’s discretion on three months’ notice. The estimated value is £4,000,000 excluding VAT, or £4,800,000 including VAT. Evaluation is based on price at 60% and quality, including social value, at 40%.

This opportunity suits established window and door replacement contractors with experience supplying and installing external PVCu windows and composite doors in occupied domestic properties. Experience delivering programmes in rural or otherwise challenging locations is important, particularly where properties are dispersed and customer liaison is central to the work. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable. Bidders must hold appropriate certifications, including FENSA, and must be prepared to share accounts if requested before appointment. They must also hold, or obtain, appropriate levels of insurance. The successful supplier will need sufficient operational capacity to deliver a recurring programme of roughly 200 properties each year for a single housing provider, while maintaining customer-focused service and demonstrating the buyer’s values.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Doors and Windows

Notice Description

South Lakes Housing are looking for contractors experienced in the supply and installation of external PVCu windows and Composite doors in occupied Social Housing domestic properties. South Lakes operates in the very beautiful geographical area of the south lakes in Cumbria and seeks contractors who can demonstrate working in this area or within equally challenging rural areas. Contractors will also be required to demonstrate SLH values throughout the contract putting customers at the centre. We intend to award a contract to a single contractor for a period of 3 years with the possibility of an extension for a further 2 years. the program will include circa 200 properties per annum throughout the contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended once by up to 2 years by the giving on 3 months notice to the contractor at the sole discretion of Client.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e6f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080132-2026
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

45421110 - Installation of door and window frames

45421111 - Installation of door frames

45421112 - Installation of window frames

45421130 - Installation of doors and windows

45421131 - Installation of doors

45421132 - Installation of windows

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lakes Housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4BD
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

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