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Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)

Swindon Borough Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:52.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£9.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Jun 2025
Award ID
047772-2025-DN753779-1-1
Status
active
Location
CARDIFF, UKL22, CF11 8QF, United Kingdom

T GILMARTIN LIMITED

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£8.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Jun 2025
Award ID
047772-2025-DN753779-2-2
Status
active
Location
Dunstable, UKH2, LU5 5YG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV09331000 — Solar panels
  • CPV39141400 — Fitted kitchens
  • CPV39700000 — Domestic appliances
  • CPV44112500 — Roofing materials
  • CPV44500000 — Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV71315300 — Building surveying services
  • CPV71334000 — Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • CPV90722200 — Environmental decontamination services

Lots

  • Lot 1£9.2m
  • Lot 2£8.5m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN753779
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
7 Jan 2025, 13:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
1

Recurrence

Description
Prior to conclusion of the contract term.

Expected award period

Starts
7 Jan 2025, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
7 Jan 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2023, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As detailed in the procurement documents

Classification

Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As detailed in the procurement documents, summarised here: - ISO9001 or equivalent, - ISO14001 or equivalent, - CHAS or equivalent, - NEC EIC registered, - Gas Safe registered.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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 £9,249,458, based on estimated values of £1.7m to £2.4m 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.

Value

Amount
9,249,458
Currency
GBP

Options

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
PROPOSED TEAM STRUCTURE
Type
quality
Description
9
Criterion 2
Name
MOBILISATION
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
RESOURCING
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
CARRYING OUT WORKS AND ENSURING QUALITY OUTCOMES
Type
quality
Description
12
Criterion 5
Name
DELIVERABILITY RISKS
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 6
Name
APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION
Type
quality
Description
6
Criterion 7
Name
SOCIAL VALUE
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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 £8.537,961, based on estimated values of £1.6m to £2.2m 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.

Value

Amount
8,537,960
Currency
GBP

Options

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
PROPOSED TEAM STRUCTURE
Type
quality
Description
9
Criterion 2
Name
MOBILISATION
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
RESOURCING
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
CARRYING OUT WORKS AND ENSURING QUALITY OUTCOMES
Type
quality
Description
12
Criterion 5
Name
DELIVERABILITY RISKS
Type
quality
Description
3
Criterion 6
Name
APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION
Type
quality
Description
6
Criterion 7
Name
SOCIAL VALUE
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK14
Entry 2
Region
UKK14
Entry 3
Region
UKK14
Entry 4
Region
UKK14
Entry 5
Region
UKK14
Entry 6
Region
UKK14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
09331000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Solar panels
Entry 2
Id
39141400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fitted kitchens
Entry 3
Id
39700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Domestic appliances
Entry 4
Id
44112500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Roofing materials
Entry 5
Id
44500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
Entry 6
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 7
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 8
Id
71315300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building surveying services
Entry 9
Id
71334000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Entry 10
Id
90722200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental decontamination services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK14
Entry 2
Region
UKK14
Entry 3
Region
UKK14
Entry 4
Region
UKK14

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
09331000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Solar panels
Entry 2
Id
39141400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fitted kitchens
Entry 3
Id
39700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Domestic appliances
Entry 4
Id
44112500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Roofing materials
Entry 5
Id
44500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
Entry 6
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 7
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 8
Id
71315300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building surveying services
Entry 9
Id
71334000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Entry 10
Id
90722200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental decontamination services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Entry 3
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 4
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-763
Name
Swindon Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN1 2JH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Euclid Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Swindon Borough Council

Contact

Name
Mr Neil Woolard
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-81758
Name
Operations Procurement Team

Roles

processContactPoint

Address

Region
UKK14
Locality
Swindon
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Operations Procurement Team

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-2608
Name
Swindon Borough Council

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Swindon
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Swindon Borough Council
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-131714
Name
Swindon Borough Council

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Swindonhttp://www.swindon.gov.uk/
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Swindon Borough Council
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-157637
Name
CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL22
Locality
CARDIFF
Postal Code
CF11 8QF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 1 & 2 Stuart Close Trade Park

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-157638
Name
T GILMARTIN LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH2
Locality
Dunstable
Postal Code
LU5 5YG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Gilmartins Building Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
T GILMARTIN LIMITED

Award information

Award 1
Id
038747-2024-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
047772-2025-DN753779-1-1
Title
Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-157637
Name
CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED

Related lots

1
Award 3
Id
047772-2025-DN753779-2-2
Title
Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-157638
Name
T GILMARTIN LIMITED

Related lots

2

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
047772-2025-DN753779-1-1
Title
Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)
Status
active
Award ID
047772-2025-DN753779-1-1
Date Signed
10 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
9,156,963.35
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
047772-2025-DN753779-2-2
Title
Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)
Status
active
Award ID
047772-2025-DN753779-2-2
Date Signed
23 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
8,111,062.95
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon · UKK14 · SN1 2JH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK14

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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