Materials Framework
The contract establishes a 28-lot closed framework for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery and hire of building materials, associated products, equipment and construction fuel for Orbit Group Limited, a housing group supporting the development and regeneration of homes, and eligible members of its wider group. The scope includes bricks, blocks, joists, trusses, lintels, steel, cladding, stone cills, doors, timber, ironmongery, staircases, garage doors, small plant, forklifts, telehandlers and construction fuel, with separate lots covering Midlands and East regions. Suppliers are expected to provide compliant, resilient and value-for-money products or hire services that support the delivery of safe, affordable, high-quality and sustainable homes, including design and manufacture where specified. The framework is valued at approximately £85.7 million across all lots over a four-year term. Delivery is required across the Midlands and East regions of England, corresponding to UKF1, UKF2, UKG and UKH. Bidders must satisfy the requirements of the relevant lot and the procurement documentation, with the key qualification being the ability to deliver the specified materials, equipment or fuel in compliance with the framework’s technical and performance requirements.
Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £85.7m
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, West Midlands (England), East of England, East Midlands (England), Coventry
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2031
- Category: Building materials (44111000)
From the official notice
This Procurement is designed to establish a Closed Framework through an Open Procedure in line with PA23 for the supply, design, manufacture, delivery and/ or hire of building materials, associated products, equipment and construction fuel for Orbit Group Limited and any other Authority Group member entitled to use the Framework Agreement. It is intended to provide a resilient, compliant and value-for-money supply route that supports Orbit Homes (2020) Limited and the wider Orbit Group in delivering safe, affordable, high-quality and sustainable homes. The Framework will consist of 30 individual Lots for the supply of key materials used in the construction and regeneration of our homes. The estimated Framework value across all Lots over the 4 year term is £85.7m The Framework will comprise of the following Lots, with potential suppliers invited to tender for any them: Lot 1 - Midlands - Facing Bricks, Brick Arches and Brick Specials Lot 2 - Midlands - Thermal and Concrete Blocks Lot 3a - Midlands - Joists Lot 3b - Midlands - Trusses Lot 4 - Midlands - Thermally Broken Lintels and Steel Lot 5 - Midlands - Soffit, Fascia, GRP and Cladding - design, manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 6 - Midlands - Stone Cils manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 7 - Midlands - Internal Doors and Linings Lot 8 - Midlands - First and Second Fix Timbers Lot 9 - Midlands - Ironmongery Lot 10 - Midlands - Staircases Lot 11 - Midlands - Garage Doors Lot 12 - Midlands - Small Plant Hire Lot 13 - Midl...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £85.7m.
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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