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Published 14 Oct 2022, 15:12 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Material Supply and Associated Services

Official notice

Authority: Procurement for Housing (Public body)

Framework agreement16 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,420,000,000total for 16 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 1 Dec 2022
Lots 16see the lot list below

What is being bought16 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Procurement for Housing seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Material Supply and Associated Services. The Framework Agreement will include but not be limited to; the supply of goods and services to support the delivery of planned, reactive maintenance and retrofit works and is open to social housing providers and the wider public sector (procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/ac… ↗) across the United Kingdom.

The opportunity has been divided into sixteen (16) Lots as follows:

Lot 1 - Plumbing, Heating and Gas

Lor 2 - Electrical

Lot 3 - Building Materials

Lot 4 - Aids and Adaptations

Lot 5 - National Consortia for Independent Merchants (NCIM)

Lot 6 - Managed Store - National Supply (UK)

Lot 7 - Managed Store - Scotland

Lot 8 - Managed Store - Wales

Lot 9 - Managed Service - National Supply (UK)

Lot 10 - Managed Service - Scotland

Lot 11 - Managed Service - Wales

Lot 12 - Specialist Supply Service Route (SSR) - Plumbing, Heating and Gas

Lot 13 - Specialist Supply Service Route (SSR) - Electrical

Lot 14 - Specialist Supply Service Route (SSR) - Building Materials

Lot 15 - Out of Hours

Lot 16 - Technology (multi-vendor van stock management solutions)

Organisations can apply apply to become qualified suppliers in one or more lots.

The estimated total Lot values provided within Document 1 - Invitation to Tender, represent the estimated maximum spend ranges for each Lot. However, Tenderers should note that we expect the total value of the Framework Agreement across all lots to be GBP 1,420,000,000 (1.42 billion). However, as it is unknown which contracting route will be selected by PfH Members estimations have been duplicated over the managed services and specialist supply lots.

CPV: Additives for cements, mortars or concretes · Air heaters · Alarm systems · Articles for the bathroom and kitchen · Bathroom furniture · Blocks · Boards for electrical apparatus · Boilers · Bricks · Building fittings · Building internal fittings · Building materials · +115 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 40 suppliers

Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure

16 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £80,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Plumbing, Heating and GasCancelledPublished value£200,000,000

Supply and delivery of plumbing, heating and gas products and associated services for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works. Including, but not limited to:

  • all associated heating spares
  • products for traditional and low carbon heating systems
  • plumbing systems
  • gas spares
  • brassware
  • showering
  • consumables
  • associated accessories
  • services pertaining to van stock management solutions and;
  • delivery and collection services.

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods. It is the intention of PfH to award to eight (8) Suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2ElectricalCancelledPublished value£150,000,000

Supply and delivery of electrical products and associated services for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works. This should include, but not limited to:

  • circuit protection
  • electrical accessories
  • lighting fire & heat detection alarms
  • cable and wiring
  • ventilation products
  • renewable electrical solutions, e.g PV
  • adherence to WEEE regulations
  • service pertaining to van stock management and;
  • delivery and collections services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to eight (8) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Building MaterialsCancelledPublished value£150,000,000

Supply and delivery of general building materials and associated services for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works. This should include, but not limited to:

  • all heavyside products including timber, boards, roofing, insulation, bricks, blocks, paving and drainage
  • cement and plaster
  • carpentry and woodwork
  • insulation products
  • Tool purchase (all hardware)
  • Kitchens & Bathrooms
  • Alarms (smoke/heat/carbon monoxide)
  • Ironmongery
  • General building materials
  • services pertaining to van stock management and;
  • delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to eight (8) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Aids and AdaptationsCancelledPublished value£30,000,000

Supply and delivery of adapted plumbing supplies and associated products for planned investment, repairs and maintenance and retrofit works.

Products should include, but are not limited to:

  • wet rooms
  • shower trays
  • adapted showers
  • brassware
  • mobility support
  • Doc M packs
  • general disabled adaptations
  • services pertaining to delivery and collection

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to five (5) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5National Consortia for Independent MerchantsCancelledPublished value£100,000,000

The supply of plumbing, electrical and building materials and associated services for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works from independent merchants.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • kitchens and bathrooms
  • joinery products
  • hardware and brassware
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase
  • low carbon technologies
  • delivery and collection services
  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to one (4) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Managed Store - National Supply (UK)CancelledPublished value£250,000,000

The provision of managed store and associated service for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works across the United Kingdom.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase
  • low carbon technologies
  • van stock management systems
  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • adapting and managing a members' existing store
  • identifying a new site to create a dedicated managed store, fixed or temporary.
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to six (6) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Managed Store - ScotlandCancelledceiling above

The provision of managed store and associated service for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works across Scotland.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase
  • low carbon technologies
  • van stock management systems
  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • adapting and managing a members' existing store
  • identifying a new site to create a dedicated managed store, fixed or temporary.
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to six (6) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Managed Store - WalesCancelledceiling above

The provision of managed store and associated service for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works across Wales.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase
  • low carbon technologies
  • van stock management systems
  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • adapting and managing a members' existing store
  • identifying a new site to create a dedicated managed store, fixed or temporary.
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to six (6) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Managed Service - National Supply (UK)CancelledPublished value£250,000,000

The provision of managed store and associated service for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works across the United Kingdom.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase
  • low carbon technologies
  • van stock management systems
  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • use of wider branch network to deliver a managed service provision
  • use of distribution network and remotely located collection facilities
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to six (6) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Managed Service - ScotlandCancelledceiling above

The provision of managed store and associated service for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works across Scotland.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase
  • low carbon technologies
  • van stock management systems
  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • use of wider branch network to deliver a managed service provision
  • use of distribution network and remotely located collection facilities
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to six (6) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Managed Service - WalesCancelledceiling above

The provision of managed store and associated service for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works across Wales.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase
  • low carbon technologies
  • van stock management systems
  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • use of wider branch network to deliver a managed service provision
  • use of distribution network and remotely located collection facilities
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to six (6) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Specialist Supply Service Route - Plumbing, Heating & GasCancelledPublished value£250,000,000

The provision of specialist supply service route (SSR0 - a specialist supply managed service provision with singular multi-vendor van stock management and ordering system to enable centralised ordering across specialist services; for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • all associated heating spares
  • products for traditional and low carbon heating systems
  • plumbing systems
  • gas spares
  • brassware
  • showering
  • consumables
  • associated accessories

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • use of wider branch network to deliver a managed service provision
  • use of distribution network and remotely located collection facilities
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods. It is the intention of PfH to award to four (4) Suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Specialist Supply Service Route – ElectricalCancelledPublished value£190,000,000

The provision of specialist supply service route (SSR)- a specialist supply managed service provision with singular multi-vendor van stock management and ordering system to enable centralised ordering across specialist services; for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • circuit protection
  • electrical accessories
  • lighting fire & heat detection alarms
  • cable and wiring
  • ventilation products
  • renewable electrical solutions, e.g PV
  • adherence to WEEE regulations- consumables
  • associated accessories

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • use of wider branch network to deliver a managed service provision
  • use of distribution network and remotely located collection facilities
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods. It is the intention of PfH to award to four (4) Suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Specialist Supply Service Route - Building MaterialsCancelledPublished value£190,000,000

The provision of specialist supply service route (SSR)- a specialist supply managed service provision with singular multi-vendor van stock management and ordering system to enable centralised ordering across specialist services; for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • all heavyside products including timber, boards, roofing, insulation, bricks, blocks, paving and drainage
  • cement and plaster
  • carpentry and woodwork
  • insulation products
  • Tool purchase (all hardware)
  • Kitchens & Bathrooms
  • Alarms (smoke/heat/carbon monoxide)
  • Ironmongery
  • General building materials
  • associated accessories

There will be requirements for a multi-disciplined service that may include, but again is not limited to:

  • use of wider branch network to deliver a managed service provision
  • use of distribution network and remotely located collection facilities
  • provision of a van stock management solution
  • provision of modern delivery and collection services

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods. It is the intention of PfH to award to four (4) Suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Out of HoursCancelledPublished value£150,000,000

The provision of on demand multi-disciplinary 'Out of Hours' merchant for the supply of goods and services for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works.

This will include the supply of a broad range of products, including, but not limited to:

  • plumbing and heating products
  • building materials
  • electrical items
  • gas spares
  • tool purchase

-delivery and collection services

  • any other associated services and requirements within the scope of the framework (across all lots)

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to four (4) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #16Technology PlatformCancelledPublished value£5,000,000

The provision of a multi-vendor van stock management system and ordering platform for use by direct labour organisations.

Contract periods may vary from an expected minimum 12 months to an expected maximum of 4 years. However, PfH members will be free to select the most appropriate contract period for their needs which may vary from these expected periods.

It is the intention of PfH to award to four (4) suppliers on this Lot, although PfH reserve the right but not the obligation to alter this number depending on the Tenders submitted.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 16 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality, Technical Merit & Customer Service: 50%
  • price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality, Technical Merit & Customer Service: 50
  • Price: 50
Lot distribution rule: PfH reserves the right to combine any of the listed lots to ensure effective supply of goods and services to our membership.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Material Supply and Associated Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 40 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
14 Oct 2022, 15:12 BST
Last source update
14 Nov 2022, 15:45 GMT
Award evaluation window
25 Nov 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-032239
Classification (CPV)
Additives for cements, mortars or concretesAir heatersAlarm systemsArticles for the bathroom and kitchenBathroom furnitureBlocksBoards for electrical apparatusBoilersBricksBuilding fittings
+117 moreBuilding internal fittingsBuilding materials
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0375ef Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: This Framework may be used by any contracting authority listed in or referred to in the FTS Notice. This includes: All current members of PfH at the time of the FTS notice for this procurement; Any registered provider of social housing (or Welsh registered social landlord ,or Scottish registered social registered social landlord) that becomes a member of PfH during the period of the Framework Agreement; Any public authority (as defined in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for public authorities in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and UK-wide public authorities based in Scotland, or as defined in the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for Scottish public authorities) that becomes a member of PfH at any time during the period of the Framework Agreement; Any local authority (as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 for public authorities in England and Wales or as defined in the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 for Scottish local authorities or as defined in the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 for local authorities in Northern Ireland) that becomes a member of PfH at any time during the period of the Framework Agreement; Any housing Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that becomes a member of PfH during the period of the Framework Agreement; Any wholly owned subsidiaries of any of the above Organisations; educational establishments and any other contracting authority listed on the following page of the PfH website : http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/ at the time of the FTS notice for this procurement. (MT Ref:227956)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: mytenders · Who buys & how to bid on myTenders
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free publication showcase; bidding happens on buyer portals
Appointment period ends
1 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
25 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

14 Nov 2022 → 2 Oct 2023 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    14 Nov 2022, 15:45 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    25 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    1 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
  4. Bids must remain valid until
    2 Oct 2023, 23:59 BST

Notice history

2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Oct 2022
  1. Deadline moved to 1 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
    21 Oct 2022, 11:51 BST
    +7 days · was 24 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
  2. Status changed to cancelled
    14 Nov 2022, 15:45 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.224 Nov 20221 Dec 2022+7 d
—Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.62 Oct 20232 Oct 2023+0 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.725 Nov 20222 Dec 2022+7 d

Extension to the tender deadline granted

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 16

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Procurement for Housing

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services 2 Olympic Way, Woolston Grange Avenue, Birchwood, Warrington, UK, WA2 0YLContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body LondonContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria