Amey North Region Property Refurbishment Opportunity
Summary
UK Government's DIO, via Amey, has published a future opportunity for property refurbishments in Scotland for FY2026/27, with an estimated value of £870,000 to £4,500,000. This notice is a call for expressions of interest from potential subcontractors.
What changed
Amey, acting on behalf of the DIO, has issued a notice for a future procurement opportunity concerning property refurbishments in its North Region (Scotland) for the Financial Year 2026/27. The estimated contract value ranges from £870,000 to £4,500,000. The scope of works includes replacing doors, windows, roofs, and potentially external wall insulation. This notice serves as a call for competition, and potential subcontractors are invited to express interest via email.
Subcontractors must be willing to act as Main Contractor, be verified members of Constructionline (GOLD) with specific work categories and Building Safety Act verification, capable of working to MOD SFG20 and BIM Level 2 environments, compliant with DefStan 05-138 if handling MoD identifiable information, and willing to deliver Social Value. Desirable attributes include a Corporate Social Responsibility policy and a Business Continuity Plan. Successful bidders will undergo a PQQ, sign Amey's Terms and Conditions, and meet MoD Security Requirements. The approach to market date is March 20, 2026, with contract start date of May 5, 2026, and end date of March 31, 2027. Note 4 specifies that for complex projects, bidders must carry PI insurance of at least £1,000,000 at contract award.
What to do next
- Review refurbishment requirements and eligibility criteria for subcontractors.
- Submit Expression of Interest via email by the approach to market date if applicable.
- Ensure compliance with specified certifications, insurance requirements, and security protocols.
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 6 March 2026
Last edited date: 6 March 2026
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45262690
Location of contract
Scotland
Value of contract
£870,000 to £4,500,000
Procurement reference
X340
Published date
6 March 2026
Approach to market date
20 March 2026
Contract start date
5 May 2026
Contract end date
31 March 2027
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
What is a competitive quotation (below threshold)? The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
North Region - Scotland
External Refurbishments, scope of works likely to include:
• Replace Doors and Windows
• Replace Roof
• Potential for External Wall Insulation
Amey have been tasked by the DIO through the FDIS to deliver the Regional Accommodation Maintenance Service for the Central and North Regions.
This notice is a call for competition and there may not be a further notice related to this opportunity.
For Amey to accept any EoI it is ESSENTIAL that any subcontractor is:
• willing to act as Main Contractor (essential requirement);
• a Verified member of Constructionline (GOLD), relevant Work Category MUST show that Subcontracting is possible, and the 'Building Safety Act - Standard Construction' must be Verified;
• capable of working to MOD SFG20 (PPM works only);
• capable of working in a BIM Level 2 environment (where applicable);
• compliant with DefStan 05-138 (required if you are likely to handle MoD Identifiable Information on your IT system);
• willing to work with Amey to deliver Social Value to our Client; ideally, complete the Social Value Goal within the Constructionline platform.
DESIRABLE attributes of our Supply Chain:
• have a Corporate Social Responsibility policy;
• have a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
If successful the subcontractor will need to pass a PQQ, sign up to Amey Terms and Conditions, and meet the MoD Security Requirements.
This future opportunity notice is for Expressions of Interest, BY EMAIL ONLY.
Procurement Documentation will follow separately via a link from our e-tender portal (Curtis Fitch).
Note 1: The bidder must quote for all aspects of the Works.
Note 2: Future works of a similar nature may be negotiated based upon submitted rates.
Note 3: Those making an Expression of Interest will be required to sign-up to our 'Sub-contract Agreement' where 'Mini Competitions' or 'Call Offs' will be used to tender works/services.
Note 4: For complex projects such as External Wall Insulation installation, Structural works etc. it is a requirement that the bidder must (at Contract Award) carry PI Insurance cover of not less than £1,000,000.
Note 5: Those making an EoI will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 i.e. Regulations 57, 58 & 60. ADS expressly reserves the right to require those making an EoI to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information requested.
Note 6: Depending on Amey's annual spend with individual bidders you may be required to either have committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), set SBTi approved near-term targets, or Net Zero targets.
This opportunity is also advertised on Constructionline.
ADS does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
| --- | --- |
| 2026/2027 | £4,500,000 |
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Simon Ridley
Address
Swales Pavilion
RAF Wyton
HUNTINGDON
PE282EA
England
simon.ridley@ameydefenceservices.co.uk
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