Swindon Borough Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Council Properties (Voids) in Swindon

Awarded 01 Jun 2025

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Awarded01 Jun 2025

Value£17,268,026.30

SupplierCARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED,T GILMARTIN LIMITED

AgencySwindon Borough Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConstruction

Expires in 1y 7mo3y term, 48% elapsed

Awarded 1 June 2025Expires 31 May 2028

About

Swindon Borough Council awarded a contract to CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED and T GILMARTIN LIMITED for refurbishment and repairs to vacant properties (voids) from the Council's housing stock.

The contract covers minor repairs to major capital works, including full property renovation, to return properties to the Council's Re-let Standard.

It also includes refurbishment works to properties purchased on the open market to add to the housing stock.

The estimated number of properties is 390 to 480 per year, divided between two Lots, with one contractor appointed to each Lot.

Lot 1 covers north (excluding Stratton) and west Swindon (SN5 postcode) with approximately 200 to 250 properties per annum and an estimated four-year value of £9,249,458.

Lot 2 covers south Swindon and the Stratton area with approximately 187 to 230 properties per annum.

The total contract value is AUD 17,268,026.3.

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