Demolition Contract Opportunity - East of England
Summary
UK Government's DIO has published a future opportunity notice for a demolition contract in the East of England, valued between £113,000 and £348,000. The approach to market date is set for 10 April 2026, with the contract expected to start on 1 June 2026.
What changed
This notice announces a future opportunity for a demolition contract for a Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in the East of England, with an estimated value of £113,000 to £348,000. The buyer, DIO, is providing early notification and may allow for some dialogue before the approach to market date of 10 April 2026. The contract is suitable for SMEs and requires potential subcontractors to act as the main contractor, be verified members of Constructionline (GOLD), and meet specific technical and security requirements.
Interested parties are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EoI) via email only. Procurement documentation will be provided separately. Subcontractors must be willing to sign up to Amey's Terms and Conditions and meet MoD Security Requirements. The notice also outlines desirable attributes such as a Corporate Social Responsibility policy and Business Continuity Plan. Compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015 is required, and bidders may need to demonstrate commitment to Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) or Net Zero targets depending on annual spend.
What to do next
- Submit Expression of Interest via email by the specified deadline.
- Ensure compliance with Constructionline verification, DefStan 05-138, and BIM Level 2 requirements if applicable.
- Prepare to meet MoD Security Requirements and sign Amey's Sub-contract Agreement if successful.
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 13 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
- Demolition, site preparation and clearance work - 45111000
Location of contract
East of England
Value of contract
£113,000 to £348,000
Procurement reference
X119
Published date
13 March 2026
Approach to market date
10 April 2026
Contract start date
1 June 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
Brief scope of works:
• The safe demolition of an existing Service Family Accommodation (SFA) including foundations/isolation/disconnection of all services.
• The SFA is a 2 semidetached house with tiled roof/suspended timber floor/solid ground floor affected by foundation movement.
• The plot should be reinstated with suitable engineered backfill to allow for safe access and future development.
Note: A Structural Eng has been appointed to provide all necessary assessments/calc/dwgs/tech guidance to ensure the demolition is conducted safely etc.
Amey have been tasked by the DIO through the FDIS to deliver the RAMS.
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 Cttrr (essential);
• a Verified member of Constructionline (GOLD), relevant Work Category MUST show that Subcontracting is possible, and the 'BSA - Std Construction' must be Verified;
• capable of working in a BIM Level 2 (where applicable);
• compliant with DefStan 05-138;
• 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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