--- title: "Response Maintenance (Open Framework)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050a60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050a60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050a60.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE" published: "2025-04-30" --- # Response Maintenance (Open Framework) Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050a60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050a60.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is in the planning stage of a procurement process under the UK's devolved Northern Irish regulations. The project, titled "Response Maintenance (Open Framework)," pertains to the construction and repair industry, encompassing a broad range of services such as maintenance, civil engineering, asbestos removal, and fire safety works. Situated in the UK region, this procurement aims to establish an open framework scheme with an initial call-off contract expected to be awarded in the first quarter of 2026. A key market engagement was conducted on 27th March 2024, and future notices are anticipated to be released by November 2025, as the process approaches its tender phase. Businesses should mark the communication date of 3rd November 2025 as when further tender details are expected to be shared. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the construction and maintenance sectors, especially those experienced in responsive maintenance and civil engineering, as it includes a diverse array of services. The framework agreement could provide consistent work over a long period, running from April 2026 to April 2034. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as there is suitability for these entities within the procurement strategy. Businesses adept in responsive and emergency maintenance services on a 24/7 basis will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth, owing to the comprehensive nature of the maintenance and construction tasks involved. Potential suppliers should prepare by participating in further market engagement activities and monitoring for the release of tender documents. ## Notice We plan to award an open framework scheme for our response maintenance requirement. The work may include, but may not necessary be limited to: Responsive Maintenance (including in respect of Communal Mechanical and Electrical Works for Low/Medium rise dwellings, Technical & compliance inspections, Fire Safety Works, Handyman services, mutual exchanges, demolition work, Major Works (such as structural roof, facias, bargeboards, soffits, rainwater goods, windows, external communal doors, fire safety work, fencing, paving, energy efficiency, environmental work). Responsive maintenance consultancy services. Minor Disabled Adaptations (such as showers ramps and hardstands). Void Property Works (such as inspections, Bathroom, Kitchen and rewire work, security, asbestos work and consultancy services). Civil Engineering (such as septic tanks, sewage pumps, retaining walls, road repairs & drainage etc). Asbestos (such as Identification testing, removal & disposal). Commercial & Fire Safety Works. The Responsive Service is anticipated to be required on a 24/7/365 (366 in a leap year) days a year. Emergency Work may be ordered at any time. This is not an exhaustive list and suppliers should refer to the Associated Tender Documents, when they are made available, for more details regarding the scope of the Open Framework Scheme and its associated Frameworks and Call Off contracts. ### Planning Information We held a Construction Industry Engagement Event at the Dunsilly Hotel in Antrim on 27th March 2024. We communicated, among other things, our intention to award a Framework for Response Maintenance. We then offered attendees an opportunity to book a one-to-one dialogue session with our procurement team. One to one meetings were held with interested suppliers throughout 2024. These sessions provided a secure environment for suppliers to share their experiences of working on our Response Maintenance (and other) contracts. We will shortly be commencing a major review of our response maintenance requirement. During this time, we plan to award an Open Framework Scheme and initial Call Off contracts, which may reflect some of the feedback obtained during the one-to-one dialogue sessions. It is anticipated that the Open Framework Scheme in November/December 2025 with the first Framework in the series awarded in March/April 2026. The initial call off contracts are anticipated to be awarded thereafter (in quarter 1 of the next financial year). We may undertake further market engagement sessions which may be subject to the publication of a separate Preliminary Market Engagement Notice(s) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018068-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 8PB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2025 at 13:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018068-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018068-2025 30th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.nihe.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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