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title: "Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c5d9"
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# Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c5d9

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for refurbishing and repairing vacant properties, aligning with their Re-let Standard for the housing stock. The process used an open procedure under the legal basis of directive 32014L0024. The procurement covered approximately 600 void properties annually within Swindon's jurisdiction, specifically targeting areas like north and west Swindon, as well as south Swindon including the Stratton area. The contract was divided into two lots, with the first covering the north and west and the second focusing on the south and Stratton area. The industry category was primarily in repair and maintenance services, a service-based procurement maintaining a focus on extensive refurbishment and upgrades across various property types. Initially, a three-year term with an optional one-year extension was planned, beginning in January 2025, with contract awards already made to trusted contractors for ongoing maintenance needs.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for companies involved in property repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment, especially those skilled in providing services such as electrical and plumbing works, solar panel installation, and environmental cleans. Large businesses like CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED and SMEs such as T GILMARTIN LIMITED have been successful in securing contracts for these works. Companies offering comprehensive refurbishment services will find this tender aligns with opportunities for business growth, given the extensive nature of works ranging from minor repairs to major upgrades. Engaging in such public procurement can lead to increased visibility and future contracts with local authorities, promoting long-term business stability and growth in the region.

## Notice

This contract award is for the refurbishment, maintenance, repair and/ or improvements of voids housing stock for Swindon Borough Council. Works under the contract will range from minor repairs to major capital works requiring full property renovation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the services described above to properties in north (excluding Stratton area) and west Swindon (SN5 postcode). Approximately 4,602 in-scope properties are located in the Lot 1 area, and the Council estimates that approximately 200 to 250 properties will be included in this Lot per annum. The volume is expected to increase year on year, as described in the procurement documents. The estimated value of Lot 1 over four years is PS9,249,458, based on estimated values of PS1.7m to PS2.4m per year. The works may include and not be limited to: * General property repairs and upgrades requiring all trades and professions to internal and external parts of the property, including outbuildings and garden landscaping requirements, * Bathroom or kitchen servicing, * Bathroom or kitchen replacements, * Heating and electrical installations, remedial works and upgrades to include repair, maintenance or replacement of Solar PV panels and related systems and EV charging points. Provision of statutory and compliancy documentation, * Plastering works, * Groundworks, * Thermal upgrades, * UPVC/aluminium glazing and door repair or replacements as required, * Carpentry work to include internal door and internal FD30 replacements, * Roofing works, rainwater goods, fascias, soffits, * Full or part re-decoration, * Minor structural works, remedial repairs and making good, * Fire damage to properties, this can vary from simple minor repairs, making good, to much more extensive and intrusive works, * Provision of various flooring types i.e. carpets, Polysafe/Altromarine or equivalent and approved non-slip vinyl floor coverings as required, * Surveying properties and providing recommendations of works required, * Property clearance and garden clearance including disposal, * Provision of environmental cleans, needle sweeps and pest control where required, * Provision of specialist damp treatment work, * Provision of welfare adaptations where necessary, * Clearance and thorough clean of property before return of keys, * refurbishment works to properties purchased by Swindon Borough Council on the open-market to add to the Council's housing stock to ensure these meet the necessary standards to enable letting by the Council.

Options: The initial contract term will be three years, with an optional one year extension.

Lot 2

Provision of the services described above to properties in south Swindon and the Stratton area. Approximately 4,195 in-scope properties are located in the Lot 2 area, and the Council estimates that approximately 187 to 230 properties will be included in this Lot per annum. The volume is expected to increase year on year, as described in the procurement documents. The estimated value of Lot 2 over four years is PS8.537,961, based on estimated values of PS1.6m to PS2.2m per year. The works may include and not be limited to: * General property repairs and upgrades requiring all trades and professions to internal and external parts of the property, including outbuildings and garden landscaping requirements, * Bathroom or kitchen servicing, * Bathroom or kitchen replacements, * Heating and electrical installations, remedial works and upgrades to include repair, maintenance or replacement of Solar PV panels and related systems and EV charging points. Provision of statutory and compliancy documentation, * Plastering works, * Groundworks, * Thermal upgrades, * UPVC/aluminium glazing and door repair or replacements as required, * Carpentry work to include internal door and internal FD30 replacements, * Roofing works, rainwater goods, fascias, soffits, * Full or part re-decoration, * Minor structural works, remedial repairs and making good, * Fire damage to properties, this can vary from simple minor repairs, making good, to much more extensive and intrusive works, * Provision of various flooring types i.e. carpets, Polysafe/Altromarine or equivalent and approved non-slip vinyl floor coverings as required, * Surveying properties and providing recommendations of works required, * Property clearance and garden clearance including disposal, * Provision of environmental cleans, needle sweeps and pest control where required, * Provision of specialist damp treatment work, * Provision of welfare adaptations where necessary, * Clearance and thorough clean of property before return of keys, * refurbishment works to properties purchased by Swindon Borough Council on the open-market to add to the Council's housing stock to ensure these meet the necessary standards to enable letting by the Council.

Options: The initial contract term will be three years, with an optional one year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047772-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Prior to conclusion of the contract term. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,787,418 |
| Lots value | £17,787,418 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,268,025 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARDO (WALES & WEST; T GILMARTIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 39141400 - Fitted kitchens
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 44112500 - Roofing materials
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047772-2025
- 4 Dec 2024 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038986-2024
- 2 Dec 2024 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038747-2024
- 12 Jul 2024 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021537-2024
- 3 May 2023 at 08:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012596-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
- https://www.swindon.gov.uk/

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