EOI: Repairs and Maintenance Contractors

Closes in 22 daysSubmission deadline: 13 November 2026, 05:00 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

Overview Homes North Community Housing Co Ltd is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver ongoing repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and renovation services across a portfolio of approximately 3,000 social and affordable housing properties. Scope The scope includes: Plumbing services in Narrabri Carpentry and building services in Tamworth and Armidale Repairs and maintenance services with the ability to travel throughout the Northern Tablelands and New England region Domestic repairs and maintenance Emergency and after-hours callouts Vacant property restorations Refurbishment or renovation projects Work will be allocated and priced in accordance with the Community Housing Industry Schedule of Rates - Schedule of Items. Contractor Requirements Demonstrated relevant experience in the proposed services All licences, qualifications and insurances required to perform the proposed services Ability to meet agreed service standards and timeframes, including requirements for emergency work, after-hours services, and vacant property turnarounds Working in accordance with Homes North's values Respectful communication with tenants Provision of services responsive to the needs of older people, people with disability and Aboriginal people Instructions to Tenderers The Expression of Interest will be managed through TenderLink and will remain open for three weeks. Interested contractors should review the published information and submit their response through TenderLink, completing all required documents within the specified period. Questions about the EOI should be posted on the online forum available in TenderLink. Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible from the closing date, and applicants can expect a response within 2 weeks of the EOI closing date.

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