NEPO219 - Building Materials & Managed Stores
The contract covers the establishment of a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for building materials and managed stores. The buyer is the Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), a public-sector procurement organisation supporting North East councils and related public bodies. Suppliers will be expected to provide the building materials and associated goods covered by the framework lots, together with managed-store services where required; the available information does not specify individual lot requirements or service-level measures. The estimated framework value is £800 million, although no framework duration or call-off timeframe is stated. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The critical qualification requirement is that bidders must satisfy the requirements for the relevant framework lot or lots; the tender information provided does not identify a specific certification or minimum qualification.
Buyer: The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £800m
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Tyneside, Cambridgeshire CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2035
- Category: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting (31000000)
From the official notice
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: https://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 [removed]
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £800m.
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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