AwardedAwarded 8 December 2025

LDC & EBBC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms

Eastbourne Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Eastbourne Borough Council awarded construction and building maintenance work to MD Building Services Ltd (t/a MD Group) on 8 December 2025.

The notice gives a value of £93,810,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 54 months, up to 114 months with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council are seeking a partner to deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs and voids service, including out-of-hours emergency repairs, across their combined housing stock of approximately 6,700 homes. The contract will also require the annual delivery of around 40 planned kitchen and bathroom replacements, ensuring our homes remain safe, decent and modern for residents. This procurement represents a significant opportunity to work collaboratively with two progressive social landlords, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service that supports our residents and communities.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2030 What this lot covers Lewes DC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms	Construction, Building maintenance and repairs	£45,180,000
Lot 2 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2030 What this lot covers Eastbourne BC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms	Construction, Building maintenance and repairs	£48,630,000

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
MD Building Services Ltd (t/a MD Group) 6 bids received	Lot 1	£45,180,000	Awarded 8 December 2025
MD Building Services Ltd (t/a MD Group) 6 bids received	Lot 2	£48,630,000	Awarded 8 December 2025

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

29 September 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 060410-2025
16 December 2025Contract award notice · UK6, notice 083518-2025

About the buyer

Eastbourne Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Booker & Best Ltd2 contracts
Trinity Homes Ltd2 contracts
Bell Group Limited1 contract
Five Environmental Ltd1 contract
MD Building Services Ltd (t/a MD Group)1 contract

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From notice 060410-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025, last updated 16 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.