Moat Homes, a housing association in Dartford, UK, has announced a tender for its property repairs and maintenance (R&M) works contract.
The contract, valued at £420m excluding VAT and £504m including VAT, will span ten years from September 2026 to September 2036. It is aimed at establishing long-term strategic partnerships through a collaborative contracting model.
The selected contractor will be tasked with providing responsive and reactive day-to-day repairs for Moat’s portfolio of 20,000 residential buildings across the South East and East of England.
This includes maintenance of the fabric and structure of blocks, as well as communal areas.
The contract also encompasses out-of-hours services such as triage communication and coordinating temporary relocations for residents.
Additionally, the contractor will handle various other works and services, including planned maintenance, cyclical redecoration, building safety R&M, and issues related to gates, barriers, cesspits, and access control.
Moat Homes has included an option to extend the contract for up to an additional five years.
The procurement process will involve a competitive dialogue, with the top three scorers being invited to discuss their proposals with Moat before the final tenders are requested. The award is planned for 15 January 2026.
The TAC-1 Term Alliance Contract, an order-based form developed by the Association of Consultant Architects, will be utilised to support the collaborative efforts between Moat Homes and the chosen supplier.
While not a framework, TAC-1 is designed to promote long-term alliances and will be tailored by Moat to suit its specific delivery model.
Furthermore, the successful bidder will be required to enter into a Strategic Alliance Agreement based on the FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract. FAC-1 is intended to foster broader collaboration across a programme or group of contracts, encouraging early engagement, shared objectives, and integration throughout the supply chain.
Interested bidders must submit a prequalification questionnaire by 6 June to be considered for this significant maintenance contract with Moat Homes.
