Official UK procurement notice
Supply and Delivery of Electrical products
Authority: Housing Solutions (Housing)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought16 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSupply and delivery of electrical products and associated sservices to support planned investment, reactive maintenance, and retrofit works, including lighting, alarms, cabling, accessories, renewable electrical solutions and compliance with WEee regulations
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 · +116 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 40 suppliers · 8 bids on the busiest of 16 lots (0.2 per place) · 15 appointed
Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure
16 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery 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 GasAwarded UK, South EastPublished value£200,000,000
Supply and delivery of electrical materials and associated services under the Pfh Material Supply and Associated Services Framework (Lot 2 - Electrical). Estimated spend of GBP 360,000 (Incl VAT) per annum. This is a one year contract.
Lot #2ElectricalAwarded UKPublished 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.
Lot #3Building MaterialsAwarded UKPublished 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.
Lot #4Aids and AdaptationsAwarded UKPublished 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.
Lot #5National Consortia for Independent MerchantsAwarded UKPublished 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.
Lot #6Managed Store - National Supply (UK)Awarded UKPublished 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.
Lot #7Managed Store - ScotlandAwarded UKceiling 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.
Lot #8Managed Store - WalesAwarded UKceiling 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.
Lot #9Managed Service - National Supply (UK)Awarded UKPublished value£250,000,000
The provision of managed services 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.
Lot #10Managed Service - ScotlandAwarded UKceiling above
The provision of managed services 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.
Lot #11Managed Service - WalesAwarded UKceiling above
The provision of managed services 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.
Lot #12Specialist Supply Service Route - Plumbing, Heating & GasAwarded UKPublished value£250,000,000
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 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.
Lot #13Specialist Supply Service Route – ElectricalAwarded UKPublished 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.
Lot #14Specialist Supply Service Route - Building MaterialsAwarded UKPublished 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.
Lot #15On Demand SupplyAwarded UKPublished value£150,000,000
The provision of On Demand material supply of goods and services for planned investment, reactive maintenance and retrofit works. On Demand supply will act as a supplementary goods supply provision to Lots 1-14 of the Framework Agreement.
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.
Lot #16Multi-Vendor (Van Stock Management) TechnologyAwarded UKPublished value£10,000,000
The provision of a multi-vendor van stock management system and ordering platform for use by direct labour or sub-contractor 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.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- 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
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 17 Nov 2022, 15:54 GMT
- Last source update
- 28 Apr 2026, 15:17 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Dec 2022 – …
- Authority reference
2022/S 000-032672- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-038717- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-038632Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
The contract was awarded by direct call-off under the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Material Supply and Associated Services Framework (2023), which was established following a prior competitive procurement procedure in accordance with Directive 2014/21/EU.
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: Housing Solutions has awarded a call-off contract to City Electrical Factors Limited for the supply and delivery of Electrical materials and associated services to support planned investment works, responsive and cyclical maintenance, compliance works and retrofit activities. This includes but not limited to electrical components, lighting products, cabling, containment, accessories, alarms, test equipment, renewable and energy efficient electrical solutions, together with associated services such as logistics technical support, order management, returns and compliance with applicable waste and environmental regulations (including WEEE). The contract is awarded by direct call-off under the Pfh Material Supply & Associated Services Framework (2023), Lot 2- Electrical in accordance with the framework terms. (MT Ref:237185)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 9 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 19 Dec 2022, 13:00 GMT
Timeline
19 Dec 2022 → 28 Apr 2026 · 4 dates- Bids opened19 Dec 2022, 13:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown9 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until2 Oct 2023, 23:59 BST
- Notice published178 days ago28 Apr 2026, 15:17 BST
Notice history
5 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Dec 2022- Deadline moved to 5 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT12 Dec 2022, 08:52 GMT+17 days · was 19 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 9 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT21 Dec 2022, 11:45 GMT+4 days · was 5 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete14 Jun 2023, 08:45 BST
- Procurement method changed28 Apr 2026, 15:17 BST
- Buyer details updated28 Apr 2026, 15:17 BST
Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 19 Dec 2022 | 5 Jan 2023 | +17 d |
| — | Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.6 | 2 Oct 2023 | 2 Oct 2023 | +0 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 19 Dec 2022 | 5 Jan 2023 | +17 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 5 Jan 2023 | 9 Jan 2023 | +4 d |
| — | Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.6 | 2 Oct 2023 | 2 Oct 2023 | +0 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 5 Jan 2023 | 9 Jan 2023 | +4 d |
Tenderers should be advised that PfH have extended the deadline for the tender until 5th January 2023 at 12noon.
Extension provided due to Christmas period. No further extension will be provided beyond 9th January 2023 at 12noon
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2022-12: 1 release · 12 Dec 2022
- 2022-11: 1 release · 17 Nov 2022
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast17 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, £80,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 038717-2026-2022/S 000-032672-1
- Signed
- 27 Mar 2026
- Value
- £300,000
- Status
- active
Electrical
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £150,000,000
- Status
- active
Specialist Supply Service Route – Electrical
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £190,000,000
- Status
- active
Specialist Supply Service Route - Building Materials
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £190,000,000
- Status
- active
Multi-Vendor (Van Stock Management) Technology
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £10,000,000
- Status
- active
National Consortia for Independent Merchants
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £100,000,000
- Status
- active
Aids and Adaptations
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £30,000,000
- Status
- active
Plumbing, Heating and Gas
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £200,000,000
- Status
- active
On Demand Supply
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £150,000,000
- Status
- active
Building Materials
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £150,000,000
- Status
- active
Managed Store - National Supply (UK)
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £250,000,000
- Status
- active
Managed Store - Scotland
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Managed Store - Wales
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Managed Service - National Supply (UK)
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £250,000,000
- Status
- active
Managed Service - Scotland
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Managed Service - Wales
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Specialist Supply Service Route - Plumbing, Heating & Gas
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2023
- Value
- £250,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Plumbing, Heating and Gas | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 2 · Electrical | 8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 3 · Building Materials | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 4 · Aids and Adaptations | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 5 · National Consortia for Independent Merchants | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 6 · Managed Store - National Supply (UK) | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 7 · Managed Store - Scotland | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 8 · Managed Store - Wales | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 9 · Managed Service - National Supply (UK) | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 10 · Managed Service - Scotland | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 11 · Managed Service - Wales | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 12 · Specialist Supply Service Route - Plumbing, Heating & Gas | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 13 · Specialist Supply Service Route – Electrical | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 14 · Specialist Supply Service Route - Building Materials | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 15 · On Demand Supply | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 16 · Multi-Vendor (Van Stock Management) Technology | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Procurement for HousingContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
18 commercial parties on the notice- AKW Medi-Care LtdFramework contractor
- City Electrical FactorsFramework contractor
- City Electrical Factors LimitedFramework contractor
- City Plumbing Supplies Holdings LimitedFramework contractor
- Edmundson Electrical LimitedFramework contractor
- Huws Gray LtdFramework contractor
- Huws Gray LtdFramework contractor
- Inventor-e LtdFramework contractor
- National Merchant Buying Society Limited (NMBS)Framework contractor
- PROCare Shower & Bathroom Centre LtdFramework contractor
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- UK Plumbing Supplies LtdFramework contractor
- Wolseley UK LtdFramework contractor
- YESSS Electrcial (A) LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria