Amey Defence Services Contract for Strensall Refurbishments
Summary
The UK Government's Contracts Finder has published an open opportunity for Amey Defence Services to award a contract for refurbishments at Strensall, with an estimated value between £870,000 and £4,500,000. The closing date for expressions of interest is 8 April 2026.
What changed
This notice announces an open opportunity for Amey Defence Services to procure refurbishment works at Strensall, with an estimated contract value ranging from £870,000 to £4,500,000. The procurement reference is X008B, and the closing date for expressions of interest is 8 April 2026. The works include roof replacement, chimney removal, EWI extension, fascia/soffit replacement, and French drain installation.
Potential subcontractors must be willing to act as the main contractor and be verified members of Constructionline (GOLD) with specific work categories and the 'Building Safety Act - Standard Construction' verified. They must also be capable of working to MOD SFG20, BIM Level 2 environments, and be compliant with DefStan 05-138 if handling MoD identifiable information. Successful bidders will need to pass a PQQ, sign Amey's Terms and Conditions, and meet MoD security requirements. For complex projects, Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least £1,000,000 is required at contract award. Bidders may also need to commit to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or Net Zero targets depending on Amey's annual spend.
What to do next
- Submit Expression of Interest via email by 8 April 2026
- Ensure Constructionline verification (GOLD) and relevant work categories
- Confirm willingness to act as Main Contractor and meet security/insurance requirements
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 25 March 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 8 April 2026, 11pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45262690
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£870,000 to £4,500,000
Procurement reference
X008B
Published date
25 March 2026
Closing date
8 April 2026
Closing time
11pm
Contract start date
7 September 2026
Contract end date
22 January 2027
Contract type
Works
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
Central Region - East Midlands & North
Brief Scope of Works
• Replace Roofs
• Replace lower roofs
• Remove chimneys
• Extend EWI over remaining external chimneys
• Replace Fascia & Soffits with PVCu
• Clean surface of existing EWI
• Replace existing timber garage door frames
• Install French drains
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 not 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.
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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