Competitive Flexible Procedure - Manufacturer Framework to Supply Sanitaryware
The contract covers a multi-lot manufacturer framework for the supply-only provision of sanitaryware to London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q), a housing association operating in the social and affordable housing sector. Lot 1 covers new-build requirements, while Lot 2 covers major works and refurbishment programmes, with L&Q intending to appoint at least two suppliers, subject to the procurement outcome. Suppliers will be expected to provide quality products with continuity of supply, fixed pricing for a minimum of 12 months from framework commencement, plot-based rebates where applicable, value for money, and social value equivalent to 1% of the end-of-year contract value. The estimated framework value is £6.5 million; its duration is not stated in the available information. Deliveries will be required across the United Kingdom, including regions UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ and UKK. A critical requirement is the ability to meet the framework’s fixed-pricing and social-value obligations while supplying sanitaryware for both new-build and major works or refurbishment projects.
Buyer: LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £6.5m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Hackney and Newham
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 27 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2031
- Category: Articles for the bathroom and kitchen (44410000)
From the official notice
• Establish a compliant multi lot framework that delivers value for money, quality, and continuity of supply. The framework will be divided into the following lots, Lot 1 New Build(Supply Only and Lot 2 Major Works/Refurbishments (Supply Only). L&Q intends to appoint a minimum of two suppliers but reserves the right to appoint more or fewer depending on the outcome of the procurement. • L&Q intends to procure the Framework using a three-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure comprising Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire (PSQ), Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT), and Stage 3 - Negotiation and Best and Final Offer (BAFO), followed by contract award. A minimum of the top three ranked Tenderers from the ITT stage will ordinarily be invited to participate in the BAFO stage; however, L&Q reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to invite any number of Tenderers to this stage. • As part of the BAFO stage, L&Q may require Tenderers to participate in clarification meetings, interviews, presentations, demonstrations, and/or site visits to further evaluate proposals and inform the final assessment. The meetings may take place face to face or virtually online. Details of any such activities, including the evaluation approach and scoring methodology where applicable, will be communicated to Tenderers in advance. • L&Q also reserves the right not to undertake Stage 3 - Negotiation and Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and may proceed directly to contract award following Stage 2 - Invitation to...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £6.5m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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