Wedoany.com Report on Mar 19th, United Infrastructure UK recently announced that its subsidiary, Social Infrastructure, has been appointed to deliver planned maintenance and investment works on behalf of Guinness Partnership in the North West of England and Greater Manchester. The contract is valued at approximately £364 million over a 15-year partnership, with an expected annual delivery value of around £24 million. This housing refurbishment project will commence in November 2025 and run until March 2041.
The Guinness Partnership is one of England's larger providers of affordable housing, managing over 70,000 homes and housing more than 160,000 residents. This refurbishment project will cover over 20,000 homes in the region, with the scope of works including internal upgrades, external repairs, and mechanical and electrical works. Specific tasks will encompass kitchen and bathroom renewals, roof and window replacements, heating system upgrades, as well as fire safety improvements and energy efficiency retrofits.
Claire Kershaw, Chief Executive of Social Infrastructure, said: "We are proud to be appointed as one of Guinness Partnership's partners for their planned maintenance and investment programme. This long-term partnership provides an excellent opportunity to deliver vital improvements to thousands of homes across the North West, while supporting Guinness's vision for great homes, good services, and strong communities. Our focus will be on making a real impact by delivering high-quality, energy-efficient, and safe homes, with a firm commitment to resident satisfaction and investment in social value."
Catriona Simons, Group Chief Executive of Guinness Partnership, noted that residents are at the heart of this partnership, with their priorities placed at the forefront of the selection process. She said: "We look forward to working closely with United Infrastructure over the coming years, focusing on improving our residents' homes." The housing refurbishment project will place a particular emphasis on sustainability, supporting Guinness's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. United Infrastructure is currently carrying out planned improvement works for over 40,000 residents in the North West, and this partnership further strengthens its operational footprint in the region.
