Johnson & Smith (Lincoln) has been awarded a contract worth 688,721 GBP by Amey Defence Services Limited to refurbish five properties at Waddington under the FDIS programme. The whole-house refurbishment project, designated Waddington VUN26 for the financial year 2026/27, forms part of the Regional Accommodation Maintenance Service for the Central and North Regions administered by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation. The contract covers a comprehensive scope of building works designed to bring the properties to modern standards. According to the notice, the scope is likely to include: Replacement of kitchens and bathrooms Replacement of doors and windows Replacement of roofs Replacement of boilers, heating systems, and plumbing Full electrical rewiring Internal reconfigurations What materials and trades does this scope involve? Refurbishment work of this magnitude touches on nearly every core building material category. Window and door replacement typically involves timber frames or composite profiles , while roof replacement may require clay or concrete roof tiles , underlays, and flashings. Kitchen and bathroom renewals demand ceramic wall and floor tiles , waterproofing membranes, and sanitary-grade plumbing fittings. Heating-system upgrades often involve condensing boilers, copper or plastic pipework, and insulated cylinders. Electrical rewiring mandates compliance with the latest wiring regulations, including RCD protection and zoned circuits. Internal reconfigurations may include new partition walls— gypsum plasterboard on metal or timber studs —and associated acoustic or thermal insulation . How was the contract awarded? Amey Defence Services Limited, based in Huntingdon, awarded the contract through an open procedure below threshold. The notice was published on 2026-10-22 and carries the CPV code 45262690, which classifies special-trade construction work related to other special trades. The contractor is required to act as main contractor, taking full responsibility for coordination, programme management, and compliance with health-and-safety and quality standards on site. The FDIS framework—Future Defence Infrastructure Services—sets the delivery structure for regional maintenance across central and northern England. What does the contract value tell us? At 688,721 GBP for five properties, the award reflects a substantial investment in whole-house refurbishment that replaces core services, external envelope components, and internal finishes. The scale of the contract suggests that each property will undergo disruptive works lasting several weeks, requiring phased handover and possibly temporary decanting of occupants. Material procurement, waste management, and site logistics become critical when multiple trades operate concurrently within occupied or recently vacated defence housing. Why does this matter for materials suppliers and subcontractors? Defence refurbishment contracts demand strict adherence to specification, programme milestones, and audit trails. Suppliers of waterproofing membranes , tile adhesives and grouts , thermal insulation batts , and roof coverings must provide product data sheets, performance certificates, and installation guidance that meet Ministry of Defence standards. Main contractors typically require subcontractors to carry appropriate insurance, security clearance where applicable, and evidence of competence in working within controlled-access sites. Material deliveries are subject to site-access protocols, and waste segregation follows both civilian and military environmental policies. The award notice is available on the UK Contracts Finder portal under reference fef6d157-ffd1-4def-8b9f-bb171a754bd8. Further procurement opportunities under the FDIS Central Region framework may follow similar tender procedures.