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Preliminary Market Engagement for the supply and installation of UPVC Windows and Doors

Swindon Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Swindon Borough Council has announced plans to buy construction and building maintenance work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £5,880,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 26 June 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the replacement of windows and doors across residential properties within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for…Read the full description
Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the replacement of windows and doors across residential properties within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the questionnaire. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. The Council intends on tendering a package of works in relation to the replacement of windows and doors within its tenanted residential stock across the Borough of Swindon. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to carry out an end to end service, from survey/design, supply and installation. This will include all relevant health and safety management, tenant engagement, administration and CDM compliance for the duration of the proposed works The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: - • Market Interest • Contract/Project Length. • Capacity • Specification • Efficiencies To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the PME documents. Responses are required to be submitted no later than 8th December 2025, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 074556-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

120

Awards

48

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From notice 074556-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.