Scope
Description
Cobalt Housing is seeking to appoint two Contractors to undertake both the external and internal works described below in 2 distinct geographical Lots in Liverpool.
Lot 1: Cobalt housing stock and estates in Croxteth and Fazackerley.
Lot 2: Cobalt housing stock and estates in Norris Green
Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Works - External and Communal to the structures, fenestation and environmental infrastructure and common parts and facilities including renewal of windows and external doors, structural repairs. roofing, upgrades and repairs to outbuildings, garages, boundary walls and communal walkways, pre-decoration repairs and external and communal area redecoration.
Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Internal Works to dwellings including major component renewals, of kitchens, bathrooms, cloakrooms, domestic electrical installations and ventilation including associated works of decoration.
The appointed Contractors may also be asked to undertake associated Responsive Maintenance and Void Property Works that arise on dwellings that they will be undertaking Works upon.
The Contracts will be for a 4 year period subject to annual performance review and maintenance of KPI's and with the potential to be extend on a year by year basis for a further 2 years.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
- Possible extension to 30 June 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Cobalt has the option to extend the contract period by one year to the 30.06.2031, and then to extend by a further year to the 30.06.2032
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45410000 - Plastering work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens
- 45422000 - Carpentry installation work
- 45431000 - Tiling work
- 45432000 - Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot 1. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Croxteth and Fazackerley
Description
Cobalt Housing is seeking to appoint a Contractor to undertake both the external and internal works described below to their housing stock and estates in located in the Croxteth and Fazackerley areas of Liverpool.
Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Works - External and Communal to the structures, fenestation and environmental infrastructure and common parts and facilities including renewal of windows and external doors, structural repairs. roofing, upgrades and repairs to outbuildings, garages, boundary walls and communal walkways, pre-decoration repairs and external and communal area redecoration.
Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Internal Works to dwellings including major component renewals, of kitchens, bathrooms, cloakrooms, domestic electrical installations and ventilation including associated works of decoration.
The Works will include undertaking any necessary Asbestos Surveys and any Asbestos Remediation Works identified from the Surveys or from the existing Asbestos Register for the dwellings.
The appointed Contractors may also be asked to undertake associated Responsive Maintenance and Void Property Works that arise on dwellings that they will be undertaking Works upon.
The Contracts will be for a 4 year period subject to annual performance review and maintenance of KPI's and with the potential to be extend on a year by year basis for a further 2 years.
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Norris Green
Description
Cobalt Housing is seeking to appoint a Contractor to undertake both the external and internal works described below to their housing stock and estates in the Norris Green area of Liverpool.
Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Works - External and Communal to the structures, fenestation and environmental infrastructure and common parts and facilities including renewal of windows and external doors, structural repairs. roofing, upgrades and repairs to outbuildings, garages, boundary walls and communal walkways, pre-decoration repairs and external and communal area redecoration.
Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Internal Works to dwellings including major component renewals, of kitchens, bathrooms, cloakrooms, domestic electrical installations and ventilation including associated works of decoration.
The Works will include undertaking any necessary Asbestos Surveys and any Asbestos Remediation Works identified from the Surveys or from the existing Asbestos Register for the dwellings.
The appointed Contractor may also be asked to undertake associated Responsive Maintenance and Void Property Works that arise on dwellings that they will be undertaking Works upon.
The Contract will be for a 4 year period subject to annual performance review and maintenance of KPI's and with the potential to be extend on a year by year basis for a further 2 years.
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Croxteth and Fazackerley
Lot 2. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Norris Green
Details of legal and financial capacity requirements are in a Project Specific Questionnaire (TP-SQ Project Specific Questionnaire - Cobalt - Planned Maintenance) is to be completed by the Tenderer, and are also detailed in the Procurement Documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Croxteth and Fazackerley
Lot 2. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Norris Green
Details of technical ability and competence requirements are in a Project Specific Questionnaire (TP-SQ Project Specific Questionnaire - Cobalt - Planned Maintenance) is to be completed by the Tenderer, and in the Procurement Documentation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Croxteth and Fazackerley
Lot 2. Planned Maintenance 2026 - Norris Green
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenders@nhmfframeworx.org.uk
Be aware of any speed limitations of your internet connection, system configuration and general web traffic etc., as these may impact on the time taken to upload your tender submission which . must be completed by the deadline closing date and time 13th February 2026 at 15.00.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality and Social value Delivery Plan | Tenderers will be required to provide responses to Method Statements on Customer Care and Quality of Works, Management of the Works and Information Technology ( 50%) and also to describe how they will... |
Quality | 55% |
| Price and Social Value Offer | Tenderers will be required to submit their percentage adjustments to the M3NHF Schedules of Rates for Planned Maintenance and Property Reinvestment Version 8, Responsive Maintenance and Void Property... |
Price | 45% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
COBALT HOUSING LIMITED
- Companies House: IP29516R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYLL-7899-JNDJ
199 Lower House Lane
Liverpool
L11 2SF
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@cobalthousing.org.uk
Website: http://www.cobalthousing.org.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government