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title: "Maintain Framework"
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# Maintain Framework

Buyer: ECHELON CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb7c7b33-761d-48e2-a771-93e6b622eae6

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Maintain Framework" has been completed by Watford Community Housing (WCH), facilitated by Pretium Frameworks Ltd. The contract, aimed at the repair and maintenance services industry, involves delivering repairs and services for empty homes across the UK. With a total value of £1.42 billion, the framework was awarded using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The purchasing process began with planning and moved through to an award stage, with the contract period set from 30th April 2026 to 30th April 2030. Geographically, the services will span the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities for firms in the construction and maintenance industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, multi-location projects. The competitive procurement process was based on quality and cost, creating a benchmark for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios. Large-scale companies like Arc Group London Ltd and Axis Europe PLC were among the contracted suppliers, highlighting the appeal to well-established entities with substantial resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable, making it an inclusive opportunity for diverse business profiles aiming to leverage the expansive scope and substantial budget of this framework to propel their growth.

## Notice

Watford Community Housing (WCH) has awarded a multi-lot framework to Suppliers for the delivery of Repairs and Empty Homes works across the UK. The framework will operate for a period of four years. The framework will be managed by Pretium Frameworks Ltd on behalf of WCH, who will support its operation and delivery. The appointed Suppliers were selected following a competitive procurement process based on quality and cost, in line with the evaluation criteria set out in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe2d923-987d-49a9-8b14-8056e70ad3bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,420,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,420,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ECHELON CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 1LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | ARC GROUP LONDON; AXIS EUROPE; BTU (INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE; C HANLON FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; CARDO (SOUTH; CBM GROUP; EQUANS REGENERATION; ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES; FORTEM SOLUTIONS; FOSTER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE; GILMARTINS; HOUGHTON AND SON; IAN WILLIAMS; KBH BUILDING SERVICES; LAKER BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; LUX PROPERTY SERVICES; MNM PROPERTY SERVICES; PRESTIGE DOMESTIC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE; TOPCOAT CONSTRUCTION; WATES PROPERTY SERVICES; WESTONE HOUSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe2d923-987d-49a9-8b14-8056e70ad3bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe2d923-987d-49a9-8b14-8056e70ad3bd
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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