Kinloss Whole House Refurbishments Opportunity
Summary
The UK Government has published a notice for whole house refurbishments for 23 properties in Scotland, with an estimated value between £870,000 and £4,500,000. This is an open opportunity with a closing date of April 8, 2026, and is suitable for SMEs.
What changed
This notice announces an open opportunity for whole house refurbishments for 23 properties in Scotland, with an estimated contract value ranging from £870,000 to £4,500,000. The procurement reference is WHR_Kinloss 23-2, and the closing date for expressions of interest is April 8, 2026. The scope of works includes kitchen and bathroom replacements, roof and window replacements, boiler/heating/plumbing upgrades, electrical rewiring, and internal reconfigurations. Amey, tasked by the DIO, is seeking subcontractors who can act as Main Contractors, are verified members of Constructionline (GOLD) with specific work categories, capable of working to MOD SFG20 and BIM Level 2 environments, compliant with DefStan 05-138 if handling MoD data, and willing to deliver Social Value.
Potential subcontractors must be willing to act as the Main Contractor and meet stringent verification requirements, including Constructionline Gold membership and specific work category verification. They must also be capable of working to MOD SFG20 and BIM Level 2 standards, and comply with DefStan 05-138 if handling sensitive MoD information. Successful bidders will need to pass a PQQ, sign Amey's Terms and Conditions, and meet MoD Security Requirements. For complex projects, PI insurance of at least £1,000,000 is required. Expressions of Interest are to be submitted by email only, with procurement documentation to follow via an e-tender portal. Bidders must quote for all aspects of the works, and future similar works may be negotiated based on submitted rates.
What to do next
- Submit Expression of Interest by email by April 8, 2026.
- Ensure Constructionline (GOLD) verification with relevant work categories and 'Building Safety Act - Standard Construction' verified.
- Confirm capability to work to MOD SFG20 and BIM Level 2 environments, and compliance with DefStan 05-138 if applicable.
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
Scotland
Value of contract
£870,000 to £4,500,000
Procurement reference
WHR_Kinloss 23-2
Published date
25 March 2026
Closing date
8 April 2026
Closing time
11pm
Contract start date
17 August 2026
Contract end date
8 January 2027
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
What is a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)? Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
North Region - Scotland
Whole House Refurbishments, scope of works likely to include:
• Replace Kitchen & Bathroom
• Replace Doors and Windows
• Replace Roof
• Replace Boiler/Heating/Plumbing
• Electrical rewire
• Internal reconfigurations
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, comp lete 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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