Official UK procurement notice
STAR & TPPL Materials Framework
Authority: STAR Procurement C/O Trafford Council (Local council)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSTAR Procurement (“STAR”) invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48 month framework agreement for the supply of building materials and associated services. The range and types of materials to be supplied were detailed in within the procurement documents.
The Procurement Partnership Limited ("TPPL") are acting as an agent on behalf of STAR and will undertake individually or jointly all activities relating to this proposed Agreement including but not limited to management of the framework tender process, evaluation of submissions, ongoing management of the framework, delivery of mini-competitions, assistance with direct awards and collection of associated framework fees.
STAR intends to make the agreement available for use by all STAR member authorities, and all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the United Kingdom (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). This includes, but is not limited to Registered Social Landlords, Local Authorities, Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above supplies/services.
- Recurrence: In 48 months from the date of this notice
CPV: Bathroom furniture · Building materials · Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts · Coated road materials · Coated roadstone · Connections and contact elements · Construction materials · Construction materials and associated items · Distribution equipment · District heating boiler · Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits · Electrical materials · +30 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 7 bids received · 24 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 3 and win at most 3 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £25,000,000: 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 #1Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop SolutionsCancelledRenewalPublished value£250,000,000
Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop Solutions, including but not limited to all building materials (covering materials available under the other lots detailed within this framework) and services required by a Contracting Authority. Types of managed store/one-stop shop/dedicated store may include, but is not limited to, the provision of:
-standalone bespoke branches
-dedicated counter/storage at an existing merchant branch
-remote ‘non-staffed’ stores
-fully delivered services
-inventory/van-stock management systems/solutions
All materials detailed as within the scope of lots 2 – 7 maybe supplied under call-off contracts awarded via this lot 1. Other materials, typically available to the successful suppliers within their supply-chain may also be specified by Contracting Authorities if proportionate and relevant to the intended nature of the provision, i.e. they are materials typically used in the repair/maintenance of, or for installation in domestic or commercial properties. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/962UXZQ44Y ↗
Lot #2General Building MaterialsCancelledRenewalceiling above
General Building Materials, including but not limited to timber, ironmongery, paints/solvents, silicone sealants, kitchens, fasteners & fixings, paving/kerbs - small load and bulk, sand and all aggregates, decorative gravels, insulation, lintels, flooring, tiles, grout, adhesives, roofing, bricks and blocks, mortar, plaster and boarding, sundry items, doors (internal/external and timber/PVC-U), windows (timber/PVC-U), construction chemicals, handheld tools and PPE.
Lot #3Plumbing, Heating and Gas SparesCancelledRenewalceiling above
Plumbing, Heating and Gas Spares, including but not limited to ventilation, domestic boilers, gas spares/parts (e.g. pumps, PCBs etc), heating controls, expansion vessels, motorised valves & pumps, radiators, water treatment, bathroom sanitary ware and fittings, showers, copper (and plastic) fittings and tube, tanks, cylinders, brassware (bathroom and kitchen), sinks, plastic plumbing, drainage/waste pipes and fittings, rainwater goods, renewable energy products (solar PV, heat pumps), accessibility products (e.g. grab rails), commercial plumbing, plumbing sundries, consumables, and accessories.
Lot #4ElectricalCancelledRenewalceiling above
Electrical, including but not limited to wiring and accessories, sockets, lighting, street lighting, distribution equipment, consumer units, breakers, cables and cable management, electric showers, data networking, test and detection, electrical control, fire and CO2 detection, security systems, renewable energy products, heating and cooling and mobile lighting.
Lot #5KitchensCancelledRenewalceiling above
Lot 5: Kitchens, including but not limited to, kitchen doors, kitchen cabinets & carcase (flat-pack and pre-assembled), kitchen fittings, worktops, kitchen sinks and taps, appliances (including cooker hoods, hobs, ovens, fridges, freezers), kitchen surfaces & worktops, kitchen storage, accessible/adapted kitchens, and kitchens for residential/non-residential properties. It is expected that awards shall primarily be for supply only, though additional services maybe specified under call-off processes. Additional services may include, but are not limited to, surveys & design, and installation.
Lot #6Tools, equipment, and PPECancelledRenewalPublished value£5,000,000
Tools, equipment, and PPE, including but not limited to, power tools (wired and cordless) such as drills, saws, grinders, torches/worklights, generators, multi-tools, impact drivers, screwdrivers, nail guns, pumps routers/planers, sprayers, mixers, jack hammers, breakers, sanders, and all required accessories including, batteries, chargers, and consumables.
Hand tools, including (but not limited to): screwdrivers, bolsters, wrecking bars, spanners, wrenches, levels, measuring & detection, building tools, plumbing tools, engineering tools, electrical tools, pliers, cutters, clamps, vices, buckets, and work benches. To include all accessories and consumables.
PPE & clothing, including, but not limited to, safety footwear (boots, rigger, shoes, wellington), trousers, shorts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, jackets/coats (including high visibility), waterproof clothing (including high visibility), safety eyewear, gloves, face masks & respirators, headwear, ear protection, knee protection, and height safety.
Lot #7Aggregates, Concrete, and RoadstoneCancelledRenewalPublished value£40,000,000
Aggregates, Concrete, and Roadstone, including but not limited to all, aggregates, sand, gravel, asphalt, tarmac, bitumen, cements, concretes (mixed on site or in a batching plant), mortars, surface dressings, coated and uncoated roadstones, recycled materials, chippings, and grouts. All materials to be available across the range of delivery sizes/methods commonly used.
Lot #8Inventory Management and Asset TrackingCancelledRenewalPublished value£5,000,000
Inventory Management and Asset Tracking, including but not limited to, provision of cloud-based inventory management software on a standalone basis, for stores, vans, and other locations. May also include asset management/tracking solutions, and the supply/hire/lease of machines and equipment for self-serve access to product. The reference to ‘asset Management’ is not in the context of the social housing sector. For Lot 8, ‘asset’ is a reference to physical product, equipment, devices and tools, i.e. any physical item that a Contracting Authority identifies as an asset.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop Solutions | 56% | 40% | 4% | — | |
| 2 · General Building Materials | 56% | 40% | 4% | — | |
| 3 · Plumbing, Heating and Gas Spares | 56% | 40% | 4% | — | |
| 4 · Electrical | 60% | 40% | — | — | |
| 5 · Kitchens | 45% | 40% | 4% | 11% | |
| 6 · Tools, equipment, and PPE | 31% | 60% | 4% | 5% | |
| 7 · Aggregates, Concrete, and Roadstone | 31% | 60% | 4% | 5% | |
| 8 · Inventory Management and Asset Tracking | 56% | 40% | 4% | — |
- Price carries 40–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 40 points.
- “STAR & TPPL Materials Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
- Awarded
- 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
- Yes · In 48 months from the date of this notice
- First published
- 24 Jan 2025, 19:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 9 May 2025, 10:07 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 7 Mar 2025 – …
- Authority reference
TPPLSTBM01- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-019953- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d64aFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
STAR incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework agreement was communicated to tenderers. This period allowed unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the framework agreement before it was executed/signed. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where an agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order STAR to amend any document and may award damages. If the framework agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the framework agreement ineffective.
Publisher note: STAR intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all STAR member authorities, and all Contracting Authorities. The procurement documents detailed the websites showing the definable groups that can access the framework. The framework is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited’s (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/. Members of the TPPL buying club can only be public sector organisations and their wholly owned subsidiaries who classify as a contracting authority. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=946553883 GO Reference: GO-202559-PRO-30495428
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 7 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 7 Mar 2025, 12:05 GMT
Timeline
7 Mar 2025 → 9 May 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown7 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened7 Mar 2025, 12:05 GMT
- Notice published9 May 2025, 10:07 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete9 May 2025, 10:07 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast8 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £25,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 019953-2025-1-1
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- £250,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 019953-2025-2-2
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 019953-2025-3-3
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 019953-2025-4-4
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 019953-2025-5-5
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 019953-2025-6-6
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- £5,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 019953-2025-7-7
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- £40,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 019953-2025-8-8
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- £5,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7bids · 7 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- N/AMediation bodyReview contact point
- The High CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
24 commercial parties on the notice- Bradfords Building Supplies LimitedFramework contractor
- City Electrical Factors LimitedFramework contractor
- City Plumbing Supplies Holdings LimitedFramework contractor
- Cu-Plas Supplies LimitedFramework contractor
- Dennis & Robinson Ltd T/A Paula Rosa ManhattanFramework contractor
- Dragon Asphalt LtdFramework contractor
- Edmundson Electrical LtdFramework contractor
- Howdens Joinery LtdFramework contractor
- Huws Gray LtdFramework contractor
- IBMG LTD trading as Grant & Stone LtdFramework contractor
Show 14 more suppliers
- Inventor-e LtdFramework contractor
- Lyreco UK LtdFramework contractor
- Moores Furniture Group LimitedFramework contractor
- Nobia Holdings UK Limited T/A Magnet LimitedFramework contractor
- Rexel UK LimitedFramework contractor
- SMI INT Group LtdFramework contractor
- STARK Building Materials UK LtdFramework contractor
- Stock Right Now LtdFramework contractor
- Tarmac Trading LimitedFramework contractor
- The Symphony Group PlcFramework contractor
- Travis Perkins Trading Company LimitedFramework contractor
- UK Plumbing Supplies LimitedFramework contractor
- Wolseley UK LtdFramework contractor
- YESSS (B) Electrical LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria