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Published 27 May 2026, 10:02 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NEPO219 - Building Materials & Managed Stores

Authority: The Association of North East Councils Limited (Local council)·On behalf of: THE PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (TPPL)

Open framework scheme6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£800,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Open framework scheme until 30 Oct 202612:00 GMT · period end, not a bid countdown
Clarification cut-off 16 Oct 202612:00 BST · questions to the authority
Framework period 8 yrsends 31 Jan 2035 · extension options published · starts 1 Feb 2027

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework for Building Materials and Managed Stores.

NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTender system at:

open-uk.org ↗

Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted.

Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities and respond is included within the Supplier's hub.

If you require further support please email [email protected]

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Sept 2028, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Access control system · Builders' carpentry · Builders' joinery · Building and facilities management services · Central-heating equipment · Construction materials · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) · Cooling and ventilation equipment · Electric heating resistors · Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Footwear · Heat pumps · +19 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
8 yrs from 1 Feb 2027
Scheme runs until
31 Jan 2035
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

1% of call-off value · NEPO operates a Contract Rebate arrangement whereby Suppliers are asked to repay NEPO/TPPL a set percentage of each invoice in respect of orders placed by NEPO or any Contracting Authority accessing the Framework. The maximum rebate taken against the value of awarded contracts will not exceed 1%.

Who may buy through it

The Framework will be open and accessible to all NEPO Member Authorities, Associate Members and TPPL Members.

A full list of NEPO Member Authorities can be found - www.nepo.org/about ↗

A full list of Associate Members can be found - www.nepo.org/associate-membership… ↗

A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from www.tppl.co.uk/membership/ ↗

Published description of the framework

The successful Tenderer will enter into a Framework Agreement (NEPO219 - Building Materials and Managed Stores) with NEPO & TPPL. This Framework will be made accessible to the Member Authorities and the Associate Members of NEPO and TPPL via Call-Off contracts. NEPO will establish overarching terms and conditions that define the core principles of the Framework.

Pricing will be determined through the tender process and evaluated against predefined award criteria and associated weightings. All tenderers will be assessed accordingly.

Pricing submitted as part of this Framework will apply to requirements nationally.

Contracting Authorities may establish Call-Off contracts through either Direct Award or Mini/Further Competition. A Direct Award may be used where the Contracting Authority objectively determine that there are benefits and rationale, this rationale may include but is not limited to: necessity for urgency relating to timescales, the complexity of the project or continuity of works.

This is subject to the Contracting Authority's internal procurement and legal guidelines permitting a Direct Award.

A basket of goods for each lot will be evaluated at framework level. This does not limit Contracting Authorities from accessing this lot of the Framework to purchase goods not covered by the pricing schedule.

Contracting Authorities may utilise one or more pricing methodologies available under the Framework, including fixed pricing arrangements, basket pricing models, schedule of rates, project-specific pricing, Open Book arrangements and Return on Sales (ROS) commercial models.

All suppliers awarded to the Framework may be invited to participate in Further Competitions. The evaluation criteria for any Further Competitions will be specified by the Contracting Authority and included in the competition documentation. Suppliers will be required to submit pricing based on the specific project requirements.

NEPO and TPPL may, during the term of the Framework Agreement, make available digital tools, applications or technology solutions designed to assist Contracting Authorities in identifying Supplier locations, product availability and other operational information. Suppliers should cooperate with reasonable requests to support such initiatives where they are capable of doing so. Participation in such initiatives shall not be mandatory unless otherwise agreed between the parties.

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 6 lots carries the same published figure, £800,000,000: 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 #1Integrated Materials Management Solutions and Managed Stores 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Lot 1 covers the provision of integrated materials management solutions, managed stores, and associated materials management services to support the operational requirements of Contracting Authorities.

The Lot is intended to provide Contracting Authorities with access to integrated materials management solutions and managed stores environments that improve the availability, control and distribution of materials, products and consumables required to support responsive repairs, planned maintenance, asset management, facilities management and construction activities.

The primary service available under this Lot is an Integrated Materials Management Solution designed to support the efficient sourcing, control, distribution and management of materials, products and consumables.

Suppliers shall be capable of delivering integrated materials management solutions designed to provide Contracting Authorities with efficient access to the materials, products and consumables required to support service delivery through one or more coordinated supply channels.

Such solutions may incorporate multiple supply chain partners, manufacturers, merchants, distributors and specialist providers operating through a coordinated stores environment or other integrated materials management solution.

Integrated materials management solutions may include:

Consolidated materials supply arrangements;

Multi-source inventory management;

Coordinated replenishment services;

Centralised issue and distribution points;

Integrated ordering solutions;

Supply chain coordination;

Data analytics and management reporting;

Consolidated reporting arrangements; and

Demand planning and forecasting

The Supplier may deliver these services independently or in collaboration with manufacturers, merchants, distributors, specialist providers or other supply chain organisations. Such arrangements may include the coordination of multiple merchants and specialist suppliers operating through a single managed store or integrated materials management solution where this provides operational or commercial benefit to the Contracting Authority.

Integrated materials management solutions and managed stores solutions may be delivered from Contracting Authority premises, Supplier premises or other agreed locations and may include permanent, temporary or mobile facilities.

The services available under this Lot include, but are not limited to:

Managed stores operations;

Customer-site stores;

Merchant counter solutions;

Satellite stores;

Mobile and temporary stores;

Inventory management services;

Materials management services;

Stock replenishment services;

Vendor managed inventory solutions;

Consignment stock arrangements;

Van stock management services;

Automated dispensing and vending solutions;

Supply chain management services;

Product standardisation and rationalisation;

Electronic ordering and materials management platforms;

Digital materials management solutions;

Technical support services; and

Management information and reporting services.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The framework includes an initial basket of commonly purchased goods for evaluation and pricing purposes. Contracting authorities may, during the term of the framework, procure any products falling within the scope of the relevant category/categories covered by the framework, including products not expressly listed within the initial basket, provided such products are consistent with the advertised scope, specification and CPV coverage of the framework.

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #2General Materials 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Lot 2 covers the supply of general building, construction, maintenance and repair materials to support the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, asset management, facilities management, capital works, construction projects, highways maintenance and civil engineering activities.

The Lot is intended to provide Contracting Authorities with access to a comprehensive range of building materials and associated products required for the construction, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and improvement of residential, commercial, industrial and public sector assets, together with highways, civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The products available under this Lot include, but are not limited to:

Building materials;

Bricks, blocks and masonry products;

Cement, aggregates and associated products;

Concrete and precast products;

Timber and timber products;

Sheet materials;

Roofing materials and accessories;

Insulation products;

Drylining systems;

Plaster and plasterboard products;

Drainage products;

Landscaping materials;

Fencing products;

Highways and civil engineering materials;

Kerbs, channels, paving and block products, including alternative material products (e.g. rubber);

Street works and infrastructure materials;

Ducting and utility protection products

Doors, windows and joinery products;

Ironmongery and architectural hardware;

Fixings, fasteners and adhesives;

Sealants and building chemicals;

Decorating materials;

Hand tools;

Workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE);

Site safety products;

Construction consumables; and

Associated accessories and ancillary products.

Products supplied under this Lot may be utilised across a broad range of maintenance, construction, highways, public realm, infrastructure and asset improvement projects.

Where applicable, Suppliers should be capable of providing sustainable, recycled, low-carbon or environmentally preferable alternatives to standard products and should support Contracting Authorities in achieving their environmental and net zero objectives.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The framework includes an initial basket of commonly purchased goods for evaluation and pricing purposes. Contracting authorities may, during the term of the framework, procure any products falling within the scope of the relevant category/categories covered by the framework, including products not expressly listed within the initial basket, provided such products are consistent with the advertised scope, specification and CPV coverage of the framework.

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #3Plumbing, Heating, Gas & Building Services 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Lot 3 covers the supply of plumbing, heating, gas, water management and building services products to support the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, asset management, facilities management, capital works, construction projects and mechanical building services installations.

The Lot is intended to provide Contracting Authorities with access to a comprehensive range of domestic and commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical building services products required for the maintenance, repair, refurbishment, improvement and construction of residential, commercial, industrial and public sector assets.

The products available under this Lot include, but are not limited to:

Plumbing materials and components;

Domestic and commercial heating products;

Gas spares and associated equipment;

Boilers and water heating systems;

Heat pumps and renewable heating technologies;

Cylinders and hot water storage solutions;

Pumps and pumping equipment;

Valves and flow control products;

Pipework, fittings and associated accessories;

Heating controls and building controls;

Thermostats and smart heating systems;

Radiators and emitters;

Bathrooms and washroom products;

Water management and water treatment products;

Commercial plant room equipment;

Metering and monitoring equipment;

Mechanical building services products;

Ventilation products associated with heating and plumbing installations;

Maintenance, repair and replacement components;

Fixings, consumables and ancillary products; and

Associated accessories and ancillary items.

Products supplied under this Lot may be utilised across a broad range of domestic, commercial and public sector maintenance, refurbishment, decarbonisation, compliance and construction projects.

This Lot is intended to support both traditional heating and plumbing requirements and the transition to low-carbon technologies. Suppliers should therefore be capable of providing energy-efficient, low-carbon and renewable heating solutions where available, together with associated system components and technical support.

Where applicable, Suppliers should be capable of providing sustainable, recycled, low-carbon or environmentally preferable alternatives to standard products and should support Contracting Authorities in achieving their environmental, decarbonisation and net zero objectives.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The framework includes an initial basket of commonly purchased goods for evaluation and pricing purposes. Contracting authorities may, during the term of the framework, procure any products falling within the scope of the relevant category/categories covered by the framework, including products not expressly listed within the initial basket, provided such products are consistent with the advertised scope, specification and CPV coverage of the framework.

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #4Electrical 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Lot 4 covers the supply of electrical products, components and associated accessories to support the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, asset management, facilities management, capital works, construction projects and electrical installations.

The Lot is intended to provide Contracting Authorities with access to a comprehensive range of electrical products required for the maintenance, repair, refurbishment, improvement and construction of residential, commercial, industrial and public sector assets.

The products available under this Lot include, but are not limited to:

Electrical cables and wiring products;

Cable management and containment systems;

Distribution equipment and switchgear;

Circuit protection devices;

Consumer units and distribution boards;

Wiring accessories;

Lighting products and associated controls;

Emergency lighting systems;

Lamps and luminaires;

Fire detection and alarm products;

Security and access control products;

CCTV and surveillance equipment;

Data, communications and network infrastructure products;

Testing and monitoring equipment;

Metering and energy management products;

Batteries and power supplies;

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and associated components;

Renewable energy electrical components;

Electrical maintenance, repair and replacement components;

Fixings, consumables and ancillary products; and

Associated accessories and ancillary items.

Products supplied under this Lot may be utilised across a broad range of domestic, commercial and public sector maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, decarbonisation and construction projects.

This Lot is intended to support both traditional electrical installations and emerging technologies. Suppliers should therefore be capable of providing energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions where available, including products which support electrification, renewable energy generation, energy management and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Where applicable, Suppliers should be capable of providing sustainable, energy-efficient or environmentally preferable alternatives to standard products and should support Contracting Authorities in achieving their environmental, decarbonisation and net zero objectives.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The framework includes an initial basket of commonly purchased goods for evaluation and pricing purposes. Contracting authorities may, during the term of the framework, procure any products falling within the scope of the relevant category/categories covered by the framework, including products not expressly listed within the initial basket, provided such products are consistent with the advertised scope, specification and CPV coverage of the framework.

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #5Kitchens 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Lot 5 covers the supply of kitchens, kitchen components, associated appliances and related products to support the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, asset management, refurbishment programmes, void property works, capital investment programmes, new build projects and facilities management activities.

The Lot is intended to provide Contracting Authorities with access to a comprehensive range of kitchen products suitable for residential, commercial and public sector environments, including social housing, educational establishments, healthcare facilities, offices and other public buildings.

The products and services available under this Lot include, but are not limited to:

Complete kitchen solutions;

Kitchen units and cabinets;

Kitchen doors and drawer fronts;

Kitchen carcases;

Kitchen fittings and hardware;

Worktops and kitchen surfaces;

Splashbacks and wall panels;

Sinks, taps and associated fittings;

Integrated and freestanding appliances;

Cooker hoods and extraction products;

Kitchen storage solutions;

Accessible and adapted kitchens;

Replacement doors, panels and components;

Bespoke and made-to-measure kitchen products;

Kitchen design and planning services;

Survey and measuring services;

Delivery, assembly and installation services where required; and

Associated accessories and ancillary products.

Products supplied under this Lot may be utilised across a broad range of kitchen replacement, refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects.

This Lot is intended to support both complete kitchen replacement programmes and the supply of individual components required for repairs, maintenance and planned improvement works.

Suppliers should be capable of providing a range of kitchen styles, specifications and budget options, including products suitable for social housing, residential, commercial and public sector applications. Where reasonably practicable, Suppliers should support the ongoing availability of replacement doors, drawer fronts, panels, fittings and other kitchen components to facilitate repairs, maintenance and partial refurbishment works throughout the lifecycle of installed kitchens.

Where applicable, Suppliers should be capable of providing sustainable, responsibly sourced or environmentally preferable products and should support Contracting Authorities in achieving their environmental, circular economy and net zero objectives.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The framework includes an initial basket of commonly purchased goods for evaluation and pricing purposes. Contracting authorities may, during the term of the framework, procure any products falling within the scope of the relevant category/categories covered by the framework, including products not expressly listed within the initial basket, provided such products are consistent with the advertised scope, specification and CPV coverage of the framework.

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #6Modular & Portable Buildings 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Lot 6 covers the supply of modular, portable and temporary building solutions to support the operational, accommodation and estates requirements of Contracting Authorities.

The Lot is intended to provide Contracting Authorities with access to a range of modular building solutions suitable for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use across education, office, welfare, operational and public sector environments.

The products and services available under this Lot include, but are not limited to:

Modular buildings;

Portable buildings;

Temporary accommodation units;

Temporary classrooms;

Education facilities;

Office accommodation;

Welfare facilities;

Meeting and training facilities;

Site and project offices;

Storage facilities;

Modular extensions;

Relocatable buildings;

Modular healthcare facilities;

Modular community facilities;

Delivery and installation services where required; and

Associated accessories and ancillary products.

Products and services supplied under this Lot may be utilised across a broad range of education, local authority, housing, healthcare, infrastructure and public sector projects requiring temporary, additional or replacement accommodation.

This Lot is intended to support both short and long-term accommodation requirements where a modular or offsite manufactured solution provides an efficient alternative to traditional construction methods.

Where applicable, Suppliers should be capable of providing sustainable, low-carbon and environmentally preferable solutions and should support Contracting Authorities in achieving their environmental, decarbonisation and net zero objectives.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The framework includes an initial basket of commonly purchased goods for evaluation and pricing purposes. Contracting authorities may, during the term of the framework, procure any products falling within the scope of the relevant category/categories covered by the framework, including products not expressly listed within the initial basket, provided such products are consistent with the advertised scope, specification and CPV coverage of the framework.

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

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 are scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30–45 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 45 points.
  • “NEPO219 - Building Materials & Managed Stores” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

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

Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid

How The Association of North East Councils Limited buys Construction materials (CPV 4411), and who usually turns up

The Association of North East Councils Limited’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. This notice is a framework or DPS, so only frameworks and DPS are compared. Whole-market view: Construction materials (CPV 4411) →

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How the contest usually goes

Winner shares use published awards; bid and price charts use contested lots.

Question for the bidWhat to do with it
How often do SMEs win?
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How often small and medium firms win.

Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.

The counts under this question show how many awards have a known supplier size.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: 1 of 28 known-size awards · market: CPV 4411 · North East England (authority’s region), n=33
4%6%

Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.

How often do local suppliers win?
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How often local firms win similar work.

Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.

Here, local means registered in North East England (authority’s region).

A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: 1 of 28 known-location awards · market: CPV 4411 · North East England (authority’s region), n=43
4%28%

Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered outside North East England.

How long to a decision?
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.

Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.

Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: 9 decided notices · market: CPV 4411 · UK-wide, n=24
118 days54 days

Half of these awards were announced within 118 days of the bid deadline.

How often single-bid or direct?
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.

Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.

Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: exactly 0 of 1 procurements with awards had no recorded rival · market: CPV 4411 · North East England (authority’s region), n=5
0 of 120%

Missing bid counts may hide more single-bid awards. This share is a minimum.

How many bids did past lots attract?

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How many bids past lots received.

Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.

Past bids do not predict this tender.

Last 36 months.

This buyer14 lots with bid counts · broad CPV 44
29% had one bid
The market26 lots with bid counts · CPV 4411 · North East England (authority’s region)
23% had one bid
Buyer / market · select a colour for counts
1 bid29% / 23%
Buyer: 4 of 14 lots with published bid counts. Market: 6 of 26 lots with published bid counts.
2–357% / 42%
Buyer: 8 of 14 lots with published bid counts. Market: 11 of 26 lots with published bid counts.
4–67% / 19%
Buyer: 1 of 14 lots with published bid counts. Market: 5 of 26 lots with published bid counts.
7+7% / 15%
Buyer: 1 of 14 lots with published bid counts. Market: 4 of 26 lots with published bid counts.

How did awards compare with estimates?

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Where winning prices landed against estimates.

Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.

On a framework or DPS, prices are agreed when work is called off.

Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.

Last 36 months.

Not comparable on a framework or DPS. The notice sets up a supplier panel and a ceiling value; what the work actually costs is agreed later, on each call-off or mini-competition, and those publish as contract notices of their own. The award-vs-estimate record of this market therefore sits on the call-offs; this page shows it on the contracts, not on the panel that frames them.

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Assess each lot
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What past awards tell you about each lot.

See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.

No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.

Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list

Lot #1Integrated Materials Management Solutions and Managed StoresCPV 4411521096 monthsSME suitablePublished estimate£800m
Expected competition
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How many bids this lot may attract.

The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.

Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.

A forecast, not a list of bidders.

4expected bids7% single-bid risk
forecast from 10 past contests
Forecast chances for this lot
1 bid7%
Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 7%. This is a forecast.
2–350%
Chance this lot gets 2–3: 50%. This is a forecast.
4–634%
Chance this lot gets 4–6: 34%. This is a forecast.
7+9%
Chance this lot gets 7+: 9%. This is a forecast.
Commercial price forecast
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Where the award price may land.

The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off
On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.

Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.

A past supplier may not bid again.

No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.

Who could compete for this lot?
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Who could compete for this lot?

Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.

None is confirmed as a bidder.

SupplierWon in this categoryLive contractsAward vs estimate
14 panel places
£109m24 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago4 live · £76m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

5% above n=4
15 panel places
£69m22 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago3 live · £2.9m
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Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

at estimate n=4
£77m7 awards in 36m · last 8 months ago5 live · £52m
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Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

28% below n=2
7 panel places
£34m11 awards in 36m · last 2 months agoNone on fileat estimate n=7
4 panel places
£1.1m2 awards in 36m · last 7 months agoNone on fileno comparable pairs
Lot #2General MaterialsCPV 4411521096 monthsSME suitablePublished estimate£800m
Expected competition
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How many bids this lot may attract.

The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.

Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.

A forecast, not a list of bidders.

4expected bids4% single-bid risk
forecast from 10 past contests
Forecast chances for this lot
1 bid4%
Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 4%. This is a forecast.
2–355%
Chance this lot gets 2–3: 55%. This is a forecast.
4–628%
Chance this lot gets 4–6: 28%. This is a forecast.
7+13%
Chance this lot gets 7+: 13%. This is a forecast.
Commercial price forecast
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Where the award price may land.

The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off
On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.

Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.

A past supplier may not bid again.

No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.

Who could compete for this lot?
i

Who could compete for this lot?

Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.

None is confirmed as a bidder.

SupplierWon in this categoryLive contractsAward vs estimate
15 panel places
£69m22 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago3 live · £2.9m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

at estimate n=4
3 panel places
£3.1m9 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago3 live · £840k
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Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
£386k3 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago2 live · £400k
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Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

19% below n=2
2 panel places
£2.7m3 awards in 36m · last 2 months agoNone on file18% below n=1
£560k1 awards in 36m · last 2 months agoNone on file4% below n=1
Lot #3Plumbing, Heating, Gas & Building ServicesCPV 4411521096 monthsSME suitablePublished estimate£800m
Expected competition
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How many bids this lot may attract.

The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.

Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.

A forecast, not a list of bidders.

4expected bids5% single-bid risk
forecast from 10 past contests
Forecast chances for this lot
1 bid5%
Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 5%. This is a forecast.
2–355%
Chance this lot gets 2–3: 55%. This is a forecast.
4–631%
Chance this lot gets 4–6: 31%. This is a forecast.
7+9%
Chance this lot gets 7+: 9%. This is a forecast.
Commercial price forecast
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Where the award price may land.

The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off
On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.

Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.

A past supplier may not bid again.

No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.

Who could compete for this lot?
i

Who could compete for this lot?

Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.

None is confirmed as a bidder.

SupplierWon in this categoryLive contractsAward vs estimate
8 panel places
£6.6m10 awards in 36m · last this month1 live · £55k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

at estimate n=1
9 panel places
£4.8m32 awards in 36m · last this month14 live · £35m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

at estimate n=13
10 panel places
£2.5m10 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago4 live · £16m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
6 panel places
£200k4 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago1 live · £50k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
5 panel places
£2.1m3 awards in 36m · last 7 months agoNone on fileat estimate n=1
Lot #4ElectricalCPV 4411521096 monthsSME suitablePublished estimate£800m
Expected competition
i

How many bids this lot may attract.

The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.

Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.

A forecast, not a list of bidders.

4expected bids4% single-bid risk
forecast from 10 past contests
Forecast chances for this lot
1 bid4%
Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 4%. This is a forecast.
2–351%
Chance this lot gets 2–3: 51%. This is a forecast.
4–631%
Chance this lot gets 4–6: 31%. This is a forecast.
7+14%
Chance this lot gets 7+: 14%. This is a forecast.
Commercial price forecast
i

Where the award price may land.

The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off
On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
i

Who has done similar work for this buyer.

Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.

A past supplier may not bid again.

No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.

Who could compete for this lot?
i

Who could compete for this lot?

Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.

None is confirmed as a bidder.

SupplierWon in this categoryLive contractsAward vs estimate
2 panel places
£60m12 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago3 live · £7.3m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

at estimate n=10
15 panel places
£5.2m44 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago14 live · £75m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

12% below n=4
13 panel places
£1.4m24 awards in 36m · last this month2 live · £158k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

6% below n=1
5 panel places
1 awards in 36m · last 15 months ago1 live · £480k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

29% above n=2
2 panel places
£79k2 awards in 36m · last 22 months agoNone on fileno comparable pairs
Lot #5KitchensCPV 4411521096 monthsSME suitablePublished estimate£800m
Expected competition
i

How many bids this lot may attract.

The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.

Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.

A forecast, not a list of bidders.

4expected bids5% single-bid risk
forecast from 10 past contests
Forecast chances for this lot
1 bid5%
Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 5%. This is a forecast.
2–354%
Chance this lot gets 2–3: 54%. This is a forecast.
4–631%
Chance this lot gets 4–6: 31%. This is a forecast.
7+10%
Chance this lot gets 7+: 10%. This is a forecast.
Commercial price forecast
i

Where the award price may land.

The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off
On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
i

Who has done similar work for this buyer.

Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.

A past supplier may not bid again.

No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.

Who could compete for this lot?
i

Who could compete for this lot?

Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.

None is confirmed as a bidder.

SupplierWon in this categoryLive contractsAward vs estimate
15 panel places
£69m22 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago3 live · £2.9m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

at estimate n=4
6 panel places
£200k4 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago1 live · £50k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
£193k1 awards in 36m · last 15 months ago1 live · £193k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
£58k1 awards in 36m · last 15 months ago1 live · £58k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

20% below n=1
6 panel places
£226k6 awards in 36m · last 19 months agoNone on file21% below n=2
Lot #6Modular & Portable BuildingsCPV 4411521096 monthsSME suitablePublished estimate£800m
Expected competition
i

How many bids this lot may attract.

The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.

Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.

A forecast, not a list of bidders.

4expected bids5% single-bid risk
forecast from 10 past contests
Forecast chances for this lot
1 bid5%
Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 5%. This is a forecast.
2–354%
Chance this lot gets 2–3: 54%. This is a forecast.
4–625%
Chance this lot gets 4–6: 25%. This is a forecast.
7+17%
Chance this lot gets 7+: 17%. This is a forecast.
Commercial price forecast
i

Where the award price may land.

The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off
On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
i

Who has done similar work for this buyer.

Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.

A past supplier may not bid again.

No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.

Who could compete for this lot?
i

Who could compete for this lot?

Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.

None is confirmed as a bidder.

SupplierWon in this categoryLive contractsAward vs estimate
2 panel places
£815k2 awards in 36m · last 8 months ago1 live · £815k
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
3 panel places
£304k4 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago2 live · £45m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
2 panel places
£137k3 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago2 live · £45m
i

Public contracts this supplier still holds.

Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book.

Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity.

no comparable pairs
1 panel places
£378k4 awards in 36m · last 4 months agoNone on fileno comparable pairs
£129k1 awards in 36m · last 7 months agoNone on file8% below n=1
About this data
  • Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
  • Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
  • Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
  • Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Open admission
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use this agreement
The Framework will be open and accessible to all NEPO Member Authorities, Associate Members and TPPL Members. A full list of NEPO Member Authorities can be found - https://www.nepo.org/about A full list of Associate Members can be found - https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/current-associate-members A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from https://www.tppl.co.uk/membership/ · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Sept 2028
First published
27 May 2026, 10:02 BST
Last source update
1 Oct 2026, 10:08 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 18 Jan 2027
Authority reference
NEPO219
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-086630
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Access control systemBuilders' carpentryBuilders' joineryBuilding and facilities management servicesCentral-heating equipmentConstruction materialsConstruction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)Cooling and ventilation equipmentElectric heating resistorsElectrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
+21 moreFootwearHeat pumps
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a579 Find a Tender

How to participate & submission route

Official notice Apply via OPEN-UK
Submission portal named on this notice: OPEN-UK
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Requests to participate (first stage)
—
Appointment period ends
30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · NEPO operates a Contract Rebate arrangement whereby Suppliers are asked to repay NEPO/TPPL a set percentage of each invoice in respect of orders placed by NEPO or any Contracting Authority accessing the Framework. The maximum rebate taken against the value of awarded contracts will not exceed 1%.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering system at open-uk.org ↗

Tenders must be submitted via the link above. Submissions via email or post will not be accepted.

Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities and respond is included within the Suppliers Hub. If you require further support please email [email protected]

Timeline

27 May 2026 → 1 Feb 2027 · 9 dates
  1. Planning notice published146 days ago
    27 May 2026, 10:02 BST
  2. Market engagement119 days ago
    23 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST

    NEPO intends to publish a preliminary market engagement questionnaire via Open e-Tendering system (www.open-uk.org ↗). Responses to the questionnaire will help NEPO design the framework by identifying levels of market interest and providing insight from suppliers on the future shape of the provision

    The questionnaire will be made accessible via the Open e-Tendering system by close of business 28 May 2026 with a submission deadline of 16:00 on 23 June 2026.

    Suppliers wishing to access and complete the questionnaire must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link www.open-uk.org ↗

    For guidance on how to create an account or submit your questionnaire response through Open, please visit www.open-hub.org/training ↗ to access the available Training Guides.

    If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30.

    NEPO may, at its own discretion, host a virtual PME session via Microsoft Teams. Suppliers who wish to attend the virtual session must complete and submit the PMEQ with relevant and accurate contract information.

    Attendance at the Microsoft Teams meeting is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Presentations and Q&A from the session will be published as part of the procurement process.

    Attendance also does not constitute an intention to tender for any future related procurement

    Please note the above information may be subject to change.

  3. Next notice expected49 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published39 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 16:52 BST
  5. Latest notice published19 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 10:08 BST
  6. Clarification questions by4 days ago
    16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Today
    20 Oct 2026
  8. Admission / appointment period endsin 10 days · period end, not a bid countdown
    30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
  9. Award decision expected byin 90 days
    18 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
  10. Contract startsin 103 days
    1 Feb 2027

Notice history

8 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 May 2026
  1. Pipeline notice published
    27 May 2026, 10:02 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    27 May 2026, 10:08 BST
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    11 Sept 2026, 16:52 BST
    UK4
  4. Published value updated to £800,000,000
    11 Sept 2026, 16:52 BST
    was £300,000,000
  5. Status changed to active
    11 Sept 2026, 16:52 BST
  6. Deadline published: 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
    11 Sept 2026, 16:52 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    1 Oct 2026, 10:08 BST
    UK4
  8. Deadline moved to 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
    1 Oct 2026, 10:08 BST
    +14 days · was 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-05: 1 release · 27 May 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Nothing awarded yet
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 05014821 · GB-PPON: PYVX-2132-JNMM Northern Design Centre, Gateshead, North East, NE8 3DFContact email

Other public bodies

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsBidders can view the opportunity by accessing the e-tendering platform open-uk.org. All associated tender documents can be found on the e-tendering platform. Bidders are required to create an account on Open. If any issues are encountered, please contact [email protected]

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender