Upcoming Property Maintenance Opportunities to Watch in Autumn 2026

The property maintenance procurement pipeline is becoming increasingly busy, with opportunities covering responsive repairs, roofing, retrofit, specialist treatments, planned decoration and major construction programmes.

We understand it can be difficult to keep one eye on procurement announcements while juggling a full-time job and business management, so we've done the hard work for you.

This blog will give you a full run-down of the major property maintenance opportunities to consider across the country this Autumn, but first, here's a brief overview:

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Salford Responsive Repairs and Small Works

Estimated value: £2.1 million excluding VAT
Deadline: 25 September 2026
Location: Salford

This opportunity covers the delivery of a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week responsive repairs service across commercial, industrial and residential properties.

The successful provider will also deliver individual small-works packages valued at up to £30,000. The broad, multi-trade scope may suit contractors with the workforce, systems and local capacity to respond quickly to different repair requirements.

Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate reliable out-of-hours coverage, effective job management, appropriate trade competencies and the ability to meet demanding response times.

View the Salford tender notice

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Stoke Roofing and Associated Works

Estimated value: £2.2 million excluding VAT
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

This contract covers re-roofing works to 134 properties, alongside several associated improvements.

The scope includes chimney works, scaffolding, loft insulation, rainwater goods, enabling works and fire-stopping requirements. This creates an opportunity for roofing contractors capable of managing a coordinated programme involving multiple trades and occupied residential properties.

Bidders are likely to need strong evidence covering resident liaison, programme management, quality control, health and safety, fire safety and the management of subcontractors.

View the Stoke tender notice

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Dundee Timber Preservation Framework

Estimated value: £5.2 million
Deadline: 5 October 2026
Location: Dundee

Dundee City Council is procuring a specialist framework covering timber preservation, damp and mould-related services.

The framework is divided into three lots:

• Damp and mould treatments
• Invasive timber treatments and investigation
• Mould-treatment fogging

The Council intends to appoint between three and five contractors to each lot, giving specialist SMEs an opportunity to secure a position without necessarily delivering every element of the framework.

Relevant bidders should consider how they will evidence technical expertise, diagnostic processes, treatment methods, resident safety and the prevention of recurring damp, mould and timber problems.

View the Dundee framework notice

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Renfrewshire Net Zero Retrofit Works

Estimated value: £135 million
Deadline: 5 October 2026
Location: Renfrewshire

This major retrofit opportunity covers external improvement works to council-owned and mixed-tenure residential properties.

The procurement is currently at the selection stage of a restricted procedure. Suppliers must therefore demonstrate their suitability and capability before shortlisted organisations are invited to submit full tenders.

Contractors should be ready to evidence previous residential retrofit experience, supply-chain capacity, competent installation teams, quality assurance and the ability to deliver improvements safely across occupied homes.

As a net zero-focused programme, bidders may also need to explain how their approach will improve energy performance, reduce carbon emissions and create measurable benefits for residents.

View the Renfrewshire tender notice

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British Museum Round Reading Room Roof Works

Estimated value: £9 million excluding VAT
Deadline: 5 October 2026
Location: London

The British Museum is seeking a specialist contractor to undertake roof repair and replacement works to the Grade I-listed Round Reading Room.

The scope includes the flat roof, copper dome and glazed lantern. The historic and sensitive nature of the building makes this a particularly specialist opportunity.

Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate relevant heritage experience, specialist roofing expertise and a strong approach to protecting the building and its contents. Detailed planning, conservation awareness, site logistics and coordination with specialist stakeholders are also likely to be central to the bid.

View the British Museum tender notice

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UWTSD Minor Works Framework 2026

Estimated value: £23 million excluding VAT
Deadline: 6 October 2026
Location: University of Wales Trinity Saint David estate

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is procuring a wide-ranging minor works framework divided into 14 lots.

Services covered include:

• General building works
• Plumbing
• Electrical works
• Roofing
• Glazing and doors
• Flooring
• Drainage
• Decorating
• Steelwork
• Reactive maintenance
• Other specialist trades

The lot-based structure creates potential opportunities for both multi-trade contractors and specialist suppliers. Businesses should carefully assess the geographical, financial and technical requirements attached to each lot before deciding where to bid.

Strong submissions should demonstrate dependable service delivery, relevant project experience, effective contract management and the ability to complete works within operational education environments.

View the UWTSD framework notice

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Westminster Housing Major Works: Lot 2

Estimated value: £400 million excluding VAT
Deadline: 6 October 2026
Location: Westminster, London

Westminster City Council is procuring a substantial programme of planned and cyclical major works across its housing stock.

Lot 1, covering responsive repairs, has already closed. The current opportunity relates specifically to Lot 2 for major works.

This high-value programme is likely to require considerable operational capacity, financial resilience and experience delivering large-scale works across occupied residential buildings.

Bidders should expect resident engagement, building safety, programme control, supply-chain management and quality assurance to play an important role in the evaluation. Social value delivery within Westminster may also be a significant area of focus.

View the Westminster tender notice

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CHIC Kitchen Materials Framework

Estimated value: £90 million including VAT
Deadline: 6 October 2026
Coverage: UK housing sector

Communities and Housing Investment Consortium, commonly known as CHIC, is procuring a kitchen materials framework containing three lots.

The framework covers:

• Kitchen supply
• Kitchen supply and manufacturer fitting
• Commercial and communal kitchen products and equipment

This opportunity may be relevant to kitchen manufacturers, material suppliers, fitting contractors and providers capable of supporting larger planned-maintenance programmes.

Potential bidders should consider how they will demonstrate product quality, supply-chain resilience, delivery capacity, installation standards and value for money. Sustainability, responsible sourcing and the ability to maintain product availability throughout the framework may also help suppliers strengthen their position.

View the CHIC framework notice

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SCAPE Construction Works and Services Framework

Estimated value: £8 billion excluding VAT
Participation deadline: 9 October 2026
Coverage: England, Wales and Northern Ireland

SCAPE’s Construction Works and Services Framework is the largest opportunity in this forecast, with an estimated value of £8 billion.

The framework contains five lots covering wider construction, housing, retrofit, decarbonisation, repair and maintenance works. It is designed to provide public-sector organisations with a route to procure a broad range of construction services.

Turnover requirements range from £20 million to £150 million depending on the lot. This means businesses must assess the selection criteria carefully before investing resources in a submission.

Due to the scale and profile of the framework, bidders are likely to need extensive evidence of major-project delivery, regional capacity, supply-chain management, carbon reduction, social value and collaborative working.

View the SCAPE framework notice

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Magna Housing External Decoration Contract

Estimated value: £1,835,750 including VAT
Deadline: 16 October 2026
Location: Magna Housing’s property portfolio

Magna Housing is seeking a contractor to deliver planned external painting and decoration works under its 2027 to 2030 programme.

Although narrower in scope than some of the major frameworks included in this forecast, it represents a valuable opportunity for experienced painting and decorating contractors operating within the housing sector.

Relevant evidence may include the delivery of cyclical decoration programmes, resident communication, safe access arrangements, quality inspections and the management of works across multiple occupied properties.

View the Magna Housing tender notice

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What Should Property Maintenance Contractors Do Next?

With the first deadline arriving on 25 September, businesses interested in these opportunities should begin their bid or no-bid assessments immediately.

Before committing to a tender, check:

• Whether you meet the turnover and financial requirements
• Which lots align with your services and geographical coverage
• Whether you hold all required insurance, accreditations and certifications
• Whether you have sufficiently relevant contract examples
• Whether your team has the capacity to complete the submission
• Whether you can deliver the contract alongside your existing workload
• What partners or subcontractors may be required
• Which social value, sustainability and carbon commitments you can evidence

For access to our full bid/no bid checklist, please enquire at info@bidwritingservice.com or message us on LinkedIn.

Starting early provides more time to identify gaps, gather supporting evidence and develop responses that are tailored to the buyer’s priorities.

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Do You Need Support With an Upcoming Property Maintenance Bid?

BWS supports contractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers throughout the entire tender process. Our services include opportunity identification, bid or no-bid assessments, tender writing, bid reviews and ongoing bid management, all tailored to your needs and bidding experience.

If one of these property maintenance opportunities aligns with your growth strategy, contact our team at info@bidwritingservice.com to discuss how we can support your submission.