UK Government Construction Refurbishment Opportunity
Summary
The UK Government has published a notice for external refurbishment works on 16 properties in Wales, with an estimated contract value between £870,000 and £4,500,000. The approach to market date is March 23, 2026, and expressions of interest are being sought.
What changed
This notice announces an upcoming procurement opportunity for external refurbishment works on 16 properties in Wales, managed by Amey on behalf of the DIO through the FDIS. The estimated contract value ranges from £870,000 to £4,500,000, with an approach to market date of March 23, 2026. Key requirements for potential subcontractors include acting as a Main Contractor, being a verified member of Constructionline (GOLD) with specific work categories, capability in MOD SFG20 and BIM Level 2, and compliance with DefStan 05-138. Desirable attributes include a Corporate Social Responsibility policy and a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan. Successful bidders will undergo a PQQ, sign Amey's Terms and Conditions, and meet MoD security requirements.
Construction firms interested in this opportunity must submit expressions of interest via email only. They must be willing to act as the main contractor and meet stringent verification and compliance standards, including potential adherence to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) depending on spend. Bidders must quote for all aspects of the works, and future similar works may be negotiated. A minimum of £1,000,000 in Professional Indemnity Insurance is required for complex projects. Compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 is essential. This is a call for competition, and no further notice may be issued.
What to do next
- Submit Expression of Interest via email by the approach to market date.
- Ensure verification as a Constructionline (GOLD) member with relevant work categories.
- Confirm capability to meet MOD SFG20, BIM Level 2, and DefStan 05-138 requirements if applicable.
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 9 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
Wales
Value of contract
£870,000 to £4,500,000
Procurement reference
X467
Published date
9 March 2026
Approach to market date
23 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 - Wales
Brief Scope of Works
• Replace D&W
• 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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