Tender opportunity: Islington Council seeks home adaptation contractors for specialist installations and repairs

BHTA members involved in home adaptations and accessibility solutions are encouraged to review this tender opportunity from Islington Council for specialist adaptations, installations, and repair works for residents with vulnerabilities and disabilities.

The council manages around 35,000 tenanted homes across the borough and is seeking to appoint two contractors to help deliver adaptations that support independent living and enable carers to provide support safely in the home.

Tender overview

Islington Council is procuring a contract for specialist adaptations, including installations and repairs, following assessments by its Occupational Therapy Team and surveys carried out by its Adaptations Team. Works will then be allocated to the appointed contractors for delivery.

The contract covers homes across Islington in London.

Key details

• Reference: 2425-0661 Specialist adaptations including installations and repairs
• Value: £4,833,333 excluding VAT
• Duration: Initial term of 24 months from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

Contract details

This is an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is not divided into lots; instead, two contractors will be appointed and work is expected to be issued evenly on an alternating basis between them.

The procurement documents state that works will be instructed following occupational therapy referrals and surveys by the council’s Adaptations Team, with scale drawings provided where required.

Evaluation

Evaluation weighting: Quality 60 percent; cost 40 percent.

How to apply

Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the London Tenders Portal.

Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 1 April 2026. Questions should be submitted by 11:59am on 25 March 2026.

After registering on the portal, suppliers should express interest via this link in 2425-0661 – Specialist Adaptations including Installations and Repairs for Residents with Vulnerabilities and Disabilities Contracts to access the procurement documents.

Enquiries: procurement@islington.gov.uk