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Voids Disinfection - Preliminary Market Engagement

Swindon Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Swindon Borough Council has announced plans to buy energy and architecture and engineering 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 £573,700 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2027.

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 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 15 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 disinfection of void properties and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the attached 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…Read the full description
Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the disinfection of void properties and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out in the attached 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 disinfection of void properties (anticipated to be around 650 per annum) prior to occupation by the incoming resident or as they move in, you may also be asked to carry out a disinfection prior to the void contractor commencing works within the property. The contract is for a period of 2 years + 1 year. . The works will consist of disinfection of all hot and cold pipework, point of use water heater, combi boilers, cylinders being disinfected and cold water storage tanks being descaled & disinfected this is not an exhaustive list. Before and after pictures will be required. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: - ? Market Interest ? Timescales. ? Specialist knowledge ? Insurances 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 2026, 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 106975-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

125

Awards

56

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From notice 106975-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.