--- title: "Aids and Adaptations" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KARBON HOMES" published: "2026-07-27" --- # Aids and Adaptations Buyer: KARBON HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e0.json) ## Summary The "Aids and Adaptations" tender initiated by Karbon Homes, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the organisation is seeking contractors for adaptation work on its properties across the North East of England. The procurement focuses on the construction industry with particular emphasis on housing adaptations, divided into two lots: Bathroom and Electrical Adaptations, and General Adaptations. Interested suppliers can submit their tenders online by 31st August 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 18th August 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £2.75 million and extends from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential 24-month extensions. This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work for houses, particularly those with expertise in bathroom and general adaptations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those equipped to handle installations and adaptations like wet room fittings and general disabled improvements. The emphasis on quality, commercial considerations, and social value in the award criteria presents a strategic opportunity for companies to leverage their strengths in high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing. Engaging in this tender can elevate a business’s profile and secure long-term contracts in a vital sector. ## Notice The tender is for the appointment of Contractors to carry out any adaptations work required by Karbon to make our properties and those within Karbon's cost sharing vehicle suitable, safe, and enjoyable for our customers. Suppliers should be aware this is located across the North East of England. This tender is split into two lots: Bathroom and Electrical Adaptations This lot shall cover the removal of existing bathroom fixtures and fittings, making good and preparation of work area/site, installation, re-placement, commissioning, occ and testing of Bathroom adaptations and equipment within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. This lot shall also include general electrical adaptation work within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract, Bathroom Adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Wet rooms - Low level access shower units/cubicles - Over-bath shower units / cubicles - Anti-scald mixer taps or similar approved - Non-slip flooring - Toilet frames, raised toilet seats and grab rails - Any other associated adaptation works For the purposes of this contract, electrical bathroom adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Over-bath shower units / cubicles / and associated works - Minor electrical works, installations and improvement works - Any other associated electrical adaptation works General Adaptations This lot shall generally cover the removal of existing fixtures and fittings; making good and preparation of work area/site; installation, replacement and testing of general disabled improvements within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract and specification General Adaptations may be defined as (but not limited to) any installation, adaptation or works to: - Internal fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - External fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - Replacement flooring - Any other associated adaptation works ### Lot Information Bathroom and Electrical Adaptations This lot shall cover the removal of existing bathroom fixtures and fittings, making good and preparation of work area/site, installation, re-placement, commissioning, occ and testing of Bathroom adaptations and equipment within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. This lot shall also include general electrical adaptation work within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract, Bathroom Adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Wet rooms - Low level access shower units/cubicles - Over-bath shower units / cubicles - Anti-scald mixer taps or similar approved - Non-slip flooring - Toilet frames, raised toilet seats and grab rails - Any other associated adaptation works For the purposes of this contract, electrical bathroom adaptations could be any installation, adaptation or works to: - Over-bath shower units / cubicles / and associated works - Minor electrical works, installations and improvement works - Any other associated electrical adaptation works Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions. General Adaptations General Adaptations This lot shall generally cover the removal of existing fixtures and fittings; making good and preparation of work area/site; installation, replacement and testing of general disabled improvements within the housing stock and properties of Karbon. For the purposes of this contract and specification General Adaptations may be defined as (but not limited to) any installation, adaptation or works to: - Internal fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - External fixtures, fittings, access areas and storage areas - Replacement flooring - Any other associated adaptation works Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070590-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,300,000 | | Lots value | £2,300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KARBON HOMES | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE12 8EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211100 - Construction work for houses ## Release History - 27 Jul 2026 at 08:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070590-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070590-2026 27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/KarbonHomes/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=1f589536-5c31-48fc-9bc2-1c292a318d51 - 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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