Multi Dis Consultancy for Cladding & M&E Works
WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITEDEstimated Value
£1,042,539 – £0
Deadline
4 March 2026
Published
11 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
To carry out design and specification consultative work on all properties identified as B2 rating within the scope of External Wall (EWS1). M&E assistance is required on the following works Flood works at Woodrow Court (Fabric replacement & enabling works to electrical systems) Heat infrastructure works to Felix, Woodrow & Spring Way (Upgrade pipework, replace Heat Interface Units) Cyclical works & Solar panels
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A local authority or housing organisation needs multi-disciplinary consulting support for cladding safety assessments (EWS1) across several properties, plus mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering advice for flood repairs, heating system upgrades, and solar panel installation at three specific residential buildings.
Requirements
- Multi-disciplinary consultancy capability (cladding design AND M&E engineering)
- Experience with EWS1 (External Wall Safety) assessments and B2 rated properties
- Design and specification expertise for external wall works
- M&E engineering knowledge for flood remediation works
- Experience with heating infrastructure upgrades and Heat Interface Unit (HIU) replacement
- Solar panel installation design and specification capability
- Ability to work across multiple properties simultaneously (Woodrow Court, Felix, Spring Way)
- No specific certifications mentioned — check full tender documents for required standards (e.g. RIBA, CIBSE, building regulation compliance)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and specify external wall solutions for all B2-rated properties within EWS1 scope
- Provide consultancy on flood remediation at Woodrow Court including fabric replacement and electrical system enabling works
- Design and specify heating infrastructure upgrades at Felix, Woodrow Court, and Spring Way buildings
- Specify and design Heat Interface Unit (HIU) replacements across the three heat infrastructure sites
- Design solar panel installations (locations and scope to be confirmed)
- Provide cyclical maintenance design and specification work (scope not fully detailed — clarify in bid stage)
How to Read This Tender
- 1EWS1 is a fire safety assessment for external walls — it's not a project in itself but a regulatory gate you'll be advising on. The real work is designing solutions for properties that fail or need upgrades.
- 2This is a multi-site, multi-discipline contract. The buyer needs ONE consultant or team covering both cladding/design AND M&E engineering. If you're cladding-only or M&E-only, you'll likely need a subcontractor or partner.
- 3Three named buildings appear (Woodrow Court, Felix, Spring Way) but the phrase 'all properties identified as B2 rating' suggests there may be MORE sites. Request the full property list and scope before bidding.
- 4M&E work is broken into three streams: flood works (urgent/reactive), heat infrastructure (planned upgrade), and solar (likely new build or retrofit). Clarify timescales and priorities for each.
- 5Look for the full tender documents to find: project timeline, budget, number of units/properties, whether this is design-only or design-plus-contract-admin, and any specific building standards (e.g. Planning Portal compliance for solar).
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're strong in cladding but weak in M&E (or vice versa), this is a clear subcontracting opportunity. Partner with a complementary firm and bid as a consortium — the buyer wants one contract manager, not two invoices.
- Heating and solar work in social housing often attracts government decarbonisation funding (e.g. Heat Pump Ready, Green Homes Grant legacy). Mention your experience with retrofit funding compliance and social value — this can strengthen a bid.
- Request the EWS1 assessment reports early. These will tell you exactly which properties are in scope, what's already been identified as defective, and what the buyer's budget assumptions are. Without this, your quote will be a guess.
Award Details
Martin Arnold Associates LLP
£1,042,539
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WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
11 June 2026
Submission deadline
4 March 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
June 2027
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
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