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Refurbishment and Repairs to Vacant Properties (Voids)

Awarded to CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED, T GILMARTIN LIMITED

Swindon Borough Council(buyer)

Published: Published 12 July 2024
Deadline: Closed 7 January 2025

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Overview

Swindon Borough Council awarded contracts for refurbishment and repairs to vacant properties from its housing stock of approximately 10,500 homes. The work covers 390–480 properties annually across two geographical lots, ranging from minor repairs to major capital works, with an estimated contract value of £17.3 million over four years. CARDO (Wales & West) Limited and T Gilmartin Limited were appointed as contractors for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively on 11 May 2025, under a JCT Measured Term Contract with a three-year initial term plus optional one-year extension.

Contracting authority

Swindon Borough Council
Buyer
Swindon, United Kingdom
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Swindon Borough Council
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Swindon, United Kingdom
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Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: Awarded
Category: Services
Estimated value: £17,787,418
Procedure: Open
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 12 July 2024
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Fitted kitchensConstruction materials and associated itemsConstruction materialsConstruction workRepair and maintenance servicesBuilding servicesBuilding surveying servicesMechanical and electrical engineering services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value: £17,268,026
Award date: 11 May 2025
Contract period: 1 June 2025 → 1 June 2028

Winners

CARDO (WALES & WEST) LIMITED
T GILMARTIN LIMITED

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Contract Award Notice
12 August 2025
Contract Notice
9 December 2024
Contract Notice
4 December 2024
Contract Notice
12 July 2024
Contract Notice
12 July 2024
Contract Notice
12 July 2024

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