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02 Sep 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Metropolitan Housing Trust is procuring leak detection services for its portfolio of residential properties, covering all property types, communal areas within blocks, estates and commercial buildings across the United Kingdom. The requirement is for expert, non-destructive and non-intrusive investigations to locate hidden water leaks and leaks in building envelopes. Contractors will be expected to pinpoint the source of leaks using advanced techniques including thermal imaging, acoustic noise detection and tracing. The purpose is to reduce property damage and repair costs, while giving residents assurance that investigations are thorough and robust. This is a specialist building diagnostics and leak-testing service, classified under CPV 71631430, delivered across a varied public housing and commercial property portfolio.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot competition with a gross value of £320,000. Enquiries and offers were due by 5 October 2026 at 13:00. The buyer expected to finalise its award decision by 21 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is from 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2028, with the possibility of four one-year extensions, allowing the arrangement to run until 29 November 2032. Evaluation is based on cost, with the detailed criteria set out in the tender documents. Offers may be submitted electronically in English through Delta eSourcing.

This opportunity suits specialist leak detection and building diagnostics contractors with experience investigating concealed water ingress across residential, communal, estate and commercial properties. Strong candidates will be able to carry out non-destructive and non-intrusive surveys and use thermal imaging, acoustic noise detection, tracing and related technologies to identify leak sources accurately. The work calls for appropriately experienced and qualified personnel who can investigate different property archetypes and provide robust findings that help inform repairs and control avoidable damage and expenditure. The requirement is explicitly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to established specialist firms as well as larger contractors with the capacity to cover a broad and varied property portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-2027-007 Leak Detection Services

Notice Description

MTVH are seeking to appoint an appropriately experienced and qualified Contractor to carry out Leak Detection Services (LDS) to their portfolio of residential properties (of all archetypes), communal areas within blocks, estates and commercial buildings. The services required are to provide expert, non-destructive, and non-intrusive investigations to pinpoint hidden water, or building envelope leaks. Using advanced technologies like thermal imaging, acoustic noise detection, and tracing. The services are required to minimize damages, repair costs, and provide assurance to residents that robust and thorough investigations are being undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083041-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631430 - Leak-testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2028 2-3 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
Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N14 6PW
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Southgate and Wood Green

Further Information

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