Repair, refurbishment and modernisation works at properties owned or managed by Grand Union Housing Group at various locations.

Grand Union Housing Group (GUHG) is looking to appoint a Contractor to assist in carrying out various planned and reactive works at the properties it manages (currently GUHG manages over 12,000 properties predominantly in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire).

The works generally fall into six categories (workstreams) as follows:

1. Kitchen refurbishment and modernisation works. The works entail undertaking planned refurbishment and modernisation works to kitchens predominately on GUHG's planned 'kitchen refurbishment and modernisation' programme of works so as to improve / enhance the accommodation. The extent of the works can range from anything from a general overhaul with partial renewals and / or minor modifications, right up to a full kitchen redesign and replacement. It is envisaged that initially between circa £1,000,000 to £1,600,000 (excluding VAT) will be spent per annum under this contract on undertaking kitchen refurbishment and modernisation works
2. Bathroom refurbishment works. The works entail undertaking planned refurbishment works to bathrooms predominately on GUHG's planned 'bathroom refurbishment' programme of works so as to improve / enhance the accommodation. The extent of the refurbishment can range from anything from a general overhaul with partial renewals and / or minor modifications, right up to a full bathroom replacement or level access wet room installation, either of which may require redesign of the bathroom. It is envisaged that initially between circa £200,000 to £450,000 (excluding VAT) will be spent per annum under this contract on undertaking bathroom refurbishment works.
3. Electrical works. The works entail: undertaking electrical rewires and upgrades to properties predominately on the Employer's planned 'electrical rewires and upgrades' programme of works; and carrying out other electrical safety inspections and associated repair works. It is envisaged that initially between £75,000 to £100,000 (excluding VAT) will be spent per annum under this contract on undertaking planned electrical works, and £30,000 to £70,000 (excluding VAT) will be spent per annum on undertaking electrical safety inspections and associated repair works.
4. Internal accessibility works. The works entail undertaking internal adaptation and reconfiguration works within properties so as to support customer accessibility needs and facilitate greater customer independence within the accommodation. The extent of the work can range from minor works such as installing support rails and the like, to major works such as complete bathroom and / or kitchen overhauls, installation of lifts, etc. It is envisaged that initially between circa £400,000 and £600,000 (excluding VAT) will be spent per annum under this contract on undertaking internal accessibility works.
5. Responsive maintenance. The works entail undertaking reactive maintenance work in order to assist GUHG's Internal Repairs Team (IRT) in maintaining the properties in a good state of repair and good working order. It is intended that GUHG's IRT will carry out the larger proportion of the responsive maintenance work required and the Contractor will assist GUHG's IRT in meeting its objectives. It is envisaged that initially between circa £250,000 to £350,000 (excluding VAT) will be spent per annum under this contract on undertaking responsive maintenance work.
6. Works to void properties. The works entail undertaking refurbishment, modernisation, and general repair works at void properties to bring them up to GUHG's Void Property Standard and / or to enhance the accommodation. Initially, it is intended that the Contractor will undertake works to the majority of properties that become void where major works are required. In addition, works to properties requiring minor works may be required from time to time. It is envisaged that initially between circa £600,000 to £1,500,000 (excluding VAT) will be spent per annum under this contract on undertaking refurbishment, modernisation, and general repair works at void properties.

In addition to the above, the Contractor shall undertake surveys, prepare reports and recommendations, and prepare design proposals (as and when required) in order to facilitate the works where necessary.

The above list may not be exhaustive and GUHG does not guarantee the spend or the volume of works to be authorised under the contract.

The extent of the works are further defined in the Tender Documents (refer to short description above).

GUHG is looking for a Contractor which will work collaboratively in an accommodating and well-intentioned manner when delivering the works, whilst at the same time embracing GUHG's values and assisting GUHG to further achieve its aims and aspirations.

Interested Organisations should use GUHG's Electronic Procurement System whilst participating in this Tender opportunity. Organisations can access GUHG's Electronic Procurement System via a Supplier Portal located at: in-tendhost.co.uk/grandunionhousing ↗. If not already registered, Organisations will need to register in order to access GUHG's Electronic Procurement System which can be done easily and for free at the above website address.

Once registered, interested Organisations can download GUHG's Prequalification Questionnaire which must be completed and returned in accordance with the requirements defined therein.