Scope
Description
Havant Borough Council (the council) is inviting bidders to submit tenders for the provision of pre-letting (void) refurbishments at 14 flats in a block in Market Parade, Havant.
The general refurbishments required include:
- Upgrading the electrical installations
- Upgrading the fire doors
- Replacement of electrical heaters
- Overhaul of uPVC windows and doors
- Installation of new kitchen appliances
- Rubbish clearance
- Carpet/vinyl flooring cleaning and replacement
- Joinery repairs
- Mould treatments and some redecoration
- Installation of new electric showers
The refurbishments are anticipated to take 6-8 weeks. The council is keen for the Works to start as soon as possible and Bidders must provide a proposed start date within their returns.
To assist bidders with their tenders, the council is offering supervised site visits during the week commencing 3rd November 2025. Bidders wishing to attend a site visit must confirm their details and preferred date/time using the messaging function within the portal, and in accordance with Section 6 of the Invitation to Tender.
The estimated value of the project is £100,000 excluding VAT.
The council is proposing to manage the refurbishment using a JCT Minor Works Building Contract (2024).
The closing date for receipt of tenders is 12:00 on Monday 24th November 2025.
All documents are available at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4aa0c47d-1db4-f011-813a-005056b64545
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45421000 - Joinery work
- 45432100 - Floor laying and covering work
- 45432110 - Floor-laying work
- 45432111 - Laying work of flexible floor coverings
- 45432130 - Floor-covering work
- 45451000 - Decoration work
Contract locations
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Participation
Conditions of participation
The conditions of participation are outlined in the procurement documents and are summarised below:
FINANCIAL CAPACITY:
The council will use the CreditSafe Rating Model to determine whether a Bidder is a financial risk to the extent that they cannot perform the contract. A full breakdown of the council's approach to economic and financial standing is provided in Annex B of the Invitation to Tender.
INSURANCE
Bidders must demonstrate that they hold or can commit to obtaining:
- Public Liability Insurance = £10million for each and every claim
- Employer's Liability Insurance = £5million for each and every claim
- Professional Indemnity Insurance = £2million for each and every claim
TECHNICAL CAPACITY
Accreditation - Bidders must evidence that the person responsible for all electrical work is NICEIC accredited.
Experience - Bidders must provide 2 case studies to demonstrate they have completed refurbishments of a similar scale and scope. At least 1 on these examples must demonstrate managing works in multiple properties and managing multiple trades.
Health and Safety - Bidders must evidence that they have suitable health and safety policies in place.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 80% | |
| Resourcing | This criterion is made up of the following sub-criteria: Organogram - 2% Resourcing work packages - 4% Site supervisor - 4% |
Quality | 10% |
| Method statement | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Havant Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRP-6166-CGXY
Civic Centre Rd, Havant PO9 2AX
Havant
PO9 2AX
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government