Award

Supply of Heating and Plumbing Materials

CHP

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24 Apr 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by CHP, based in Chelmsford, solicited the supply of heating and plumbing materials essential for managing approximately 11,500 properties across Essex and the surrounding areas. This tender falls under the industry category 'Plumbing and heating materials' (CPV code 44115200) and was initiated using an open procurement method. The contract period spans from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2028. The process has been completed, and an active award was issued on 31st March 2025. The procurement was valued at £3,015,588, with UK Plumbing Supplies Ltd T/A Plumbcity, a large-scale business, being the successful supplier. The business opportunities were particularly accessible for SMEs, enhancing their potential engagement in large-scale public procurement projects.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly appealing to companies specialising in heating and plumbing materials. Businesses equipped to provide quality and reliable supplies will benefit from this contract with an extensive operational reach throughout England. With CHP's significant portfolio, suppliers like UK Plumbing Supplies Ltd can enhance their market position through dependable service delivery. Given the preference for SMEs, this contract supports small to medium enterprises in expanding their business horizons by leveraging large-scale contract engagements capable of supplying a consistent demand in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Heating and Plumbing Materials

Notice Description

The main purpose of the Contract is to supply CHP with boilers, plumbing materials and associated products required so that we can maintain our housing stock of approximately 11,500 properties across Essex and surrounding areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4c2408e-9fd2-4b77-876b-031a9ce64630
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d87c600-bb9a-45d4-ab0b-76de33cc1a24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,015,588 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 5LB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES LTD T/A PLUMBCITY

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