Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

CCMF7

Description

The Cirrus Consortium is a procurement consortium with members including Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities, ALMOs and NHS Trusts.

The Consortium is seeking bids for the following lots:

- Lot 1: Managed Services

- Lot 2: General building materials

- Lot 3: Plumbing and heating materials (including gas spares and renewables)

- Lot 4: Electrical materials

- Lot 5: Highways and civil materials

- Lot 6: Painting and decorating supplies

- Lot 7: Tool and plant hire

The outcome of the tender process will be a 4 year Framework Agreement expected to commence during January 2027. It is envisaged that the final framework will be awarded to approximately 7 suppliers for Lot 1: Managed Services and 10 suppliers per lot for all other lots.

In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Coastline Housing are the principal contracting authority for the establishment of this framework and Cirrus Purchasing Ltd are the managing agent on behalf of the Cirrus Consortium.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2031
• 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

Contract locations

• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England
• UKI - London
• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKK - South West (England)
• UKL - Wales
• UKM - Scotland

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. Managed services

Description

A managed services solution is usually a bespoke arrangement supplying a wide-ranging provision of building materials to a client. The relationship most commonly involves a single supplier route where the merchant stocks and supplies a comprehensive range of building materials to a client, who route their organisational expenditure through this merchant in particular.

The core service could be delivered through one, or a combination of the delivery methods listed in the service specification, although alternative solutions can also be supported.

Additional services the merchant may provide to a client through a managed services solution may include, but are not limited to:

- Direct integration with client IT systems

- Dedicated stock holding

- Van stock management

- Provision of welfare facilities for use by client staff

- Out of hours materials provision

- Dedicated account management

- Key performance indicator and service level agreement monitoring

- Training and 'Toolbox Talks'

- Waste management facilities and other ancillary services

- Consolidated invoicing

- Factoring items from third party suppliers

Merchants providing a managed service solution must be equipped to supply a comprehensive range of materials covering all categories named in lots 2, 3 and 4. Consortium members, on a case by case basis, may require a wider range of materials including, but not limited to, general building materials, plumbing and heating materials, electrical materials, highways materials, painting and decorating supplies, tool and plant (purchase or hire), kitchen materials and renewables.

It is a minimum requirement for lot 1 that bidders must have experience of providing a minimum of 2 managed service contracts for contracting authorities within the last 3 years.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. General building materials

Description

Lot 2 covers general building materials required for repairs, maintenance and improvement works, including, but not limited to: aggregates and general building materials such as cement, sand, plaster, plasterboard and insulation; building chemicals including sealants, adhesives, fillers and damp-proofing products; fixings and fastenings; door and window ironmongery; timber and sheet materials including structural timber, board products and fencing; doors and windows; roofing materials; kitchen units and fittings; aids and adaptations items such as grab rails, ramps and door-widening hardware; and general workwear and PPE.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
• 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
• 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Plumbing and heating materials (including gas spares and renewable heating)

Description

Lot 3 covers plumbing, heating and renewable heating materials, including, but not limited to: bathroom and kitchen sanitaryware such as basins, WCs, cisterns and taps; pipework, fittings and pipe insulation across common jointing systems; showers, including electric showers; heating system and boiler spares and controls; gas spares and gas-specific consumables; guttering and rainwater goods; bathroom aids and adaptations such as level-access shower trays, raised WC seats and grab rails; and renewable heating technologies including solar thermal components, air and ground source heat pumps, and associated controls.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production
• 42511110 - Heat pumps
• 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. Electrical materials (including solar PV and battery storage)

Description

Lot 4 covers electrical materials and accessories, including, but not limited to: consumer units, MCBs, RCBOs and switchgear; sockets, switches and wiring accessories; smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms; cable and cable management products; lamps and light fittings; electrical components associated with aids and adaptations, such as assistive alarm systems and emergency pull cords; and renewable electrical technologies including solar photovoltaic panels and components, inverters, battery storage and associated controls.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
• 31440000 - Batteries
• 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5. Highways and civil materials

Description

Lot 5 covers materials for highways, drainage and civil engineering works, including, but not limited to: drainage pipework, ducting, gullies and couplings; heavy building materials such as kerbs, paving flags, engineering bricks and chamber/manhole sections; civils-grade aggregates and sub-base materials; manhole and inspection chamber ironworks; and street furniture, signage and safety barriers used in groundworks.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 34928100 - Crash barriers
• 34928400 - Urban furniture
• 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
• 44113000 - Road-construction materials

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 6. Painting and decorating supplies

Description

Lot 6 covers painting and decorating materials, including, but not limited to: paint products such as masonry, emulsion, gloss, floor and anti-mould paint; decorating sundries including brushes, rollers, masking tape, filler and dust sheets; and the supply of tenant decorating packs and materials to support decorating voucher schemes.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 39190000 - Wallpaper and other coverings
• 44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 7. Tool and plant hire

Description

Lot 7 covers the hire, and in some cases purchase, of tools and plant, including, but not limited to: hand-held power tools, both corded and cordless; access equipment such as ladders and tower systems; groundworks and civils plant including excavators, dumpers and compaction equipment; associated small plant and site equipment such as transformers and dust extraction units; and site welfare facilities such as welfare cabins, portable toilets and site accommodation units.

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,200,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
• 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
• 44211110 - Cabins
• 44212310 - Scaffolding
• 44510000 - Tools

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.5%

Framework operation description

Call-off contracts may be awarded either without competition (direct award) in accordance with section 45 of the Procurement Act 2023, or following a competitive selection process (mini-competition) in accordance with section 46, at the discretion of the awarding authority.

Direct Awards will be made to the highest-ranked supplier on the relevant lot able to meet the requirement. The ranking is based either on the framework evaluation or on a reassessment of framework tenders against the specific requirements of the Call-Off contract, in accordance with the Framework Agreement.

Mini-competitions will be run among suppliers on the relevant lot, using award criteria set by the awarding authority in line with the Framework Agreement.

The price payable under each call-off contract will be determined using the pricing mechanisms set out in the Framework Agreement, as selected by the awarding authority, or through the mini-competition process.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland.

The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and all contracting authorities in Scotland as defined by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, including but not limited to the definable groups referenced in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement.

The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Lot 1. Managed services

Lot 2. General building materials

Lot 3. Plumbing and heating materials (including gas spares and renewable heating)

Lot 4. Electrical materials (including solar PV and battery storage)

Lot 5. Highways and civil materials

Lot 6. Painting and decorating supplies

Lot 7. Tool and plant hire

Suppliers must hold Employer's Liability insurance of £5m, Public Liability insurance of £10m and Product Liability insurance of £1m. No minimum financial standing threshold applies. Full conditions of participation are set out in the procurement documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation

Lot 1. Managed services

Lot 2. General building materials

Lot 3. Plumbing and heating materials (including gas spares and renewable heating)

Lot 4. Electrical materials (including solar PV and battery storage)

Lot 5. Highways and civil materials

Lot 6. Painting and decorating supplies

Lot 7. Tool and plant hire

All lots: suppliers must provide 3 contract examples.

Lot 1: suppliers must have experience of providing a minimum of 2 managed service contracts for contracting authorities within the last 3 years.

Full conditions of participation for all lots are set out in the procurement documents.

Submission

Enquiry deadline

30 October 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

9 November 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z5VF865CD6

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

7 December 2026

Recurring procurement

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 28 September 2030

Award criteria

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z5VF865CD6

Contracting authority

Cirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing Limited

• Companies House: 03284666
• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYP-7343-GBBP

Coastline House 4 Barncoose Gateway Park

Redruth

TR15 3RQ

United Kingdom

Email: tenders [at] cirruspurchasing.co.uk

Website: https://www.coastlinehousing.co.uk/

Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

Cirrus Purchasing Ltd

Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing agent

• Companies House: 06153470
• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHR-2692-LDZT

3 Seabank Court 178 Banks Road

Wirral

CH48 0RH

United Kingdom

Email: tenders [at] cirruspurchasing.co.uk

Website: https://www.cirruspurchasing.co.uk/

Region: UKD74 - Wirral

Contact organisation

Contact Cirrus Purchasing Ltd for any enquiries.

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