Tender opportunity: Karbon Homes seeks contractors to deliver aids and adaptations

BHTA members involved in accessible bathrooms, independent living equipment, and property adaptations are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity from Karbon Homes. Contractors will deliver aids and adaptations across Karbon Homes properties, and homes within its cost-sharing vehicle, throughout North East England.

Key details

• Reference: 202507-GS135
• Total contract value: £2,300,000 excluding VAT
• Duration: Three years, with two optional 12-month extensions
• Contract dates: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
• Estimated award date: 14 September 2026

Lots

Lot 1: Bathroom and electrical adaptations has an estimated value of £850,000 excluding VAT. It covers accessible bathroom installations and associated electrical works, including wet rooms, low-level access showers, over-bath showers, anti-scald mixer taps, non-slip flooring, toilet frames, raised toilet seats, and grab rails.

Lot 2: General adaptations has an estimated value of £1,450,000 excluding VAT. It covers adaptations and improvements to internal and external fixtures, fittings, access areas, storage areas, and flooring.

Scope

Contractors will be responsible for removing existing fixtures and fittings, preparing work areas, installing or replacing adaptations, and completing the necessary commissioning and testing.

Award criteria

Tenders will be evaluated on quality at 50 percent, commercial considerations at 40 percent, and social value at 10 percent.

How to apply

Tender documents and electronic submissions are available through the Karbon Homes procurement portal.

Questions must be submitted by 12pm on 18 August 2026. Completed tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 31 August 2026.

For further information, contact Connor Jennings at connor.jennings@karbonhomes.co.uk.