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EEM0072 Supply and Distribution of Materials Framework

EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 May 2025 at 09:31

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30 Sep 2024 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under consideration is led by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM), a procurement consortium that facilitates the management of a variety of frameworks for its members. This specific endeavour concerns the EEM0072 Supply and Distribution of Materials Framework, which commenced on 1st April 2025. It was established to replace an existing framework and involves numerous lots, such as construction and electrical materials across various regions throughout the United Kingdom, ranging from UKC to UKL. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage with call-off contracts potentially extending up to ten years after the initial four-year framework period. The framework procures a wide array of goods in the construction materials category, utilising an open procedure method as per EU regulations.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth to businesses in the construction materials supply chain, offering an estimated total value of £661 million over the framework's lifetime. It's ideally suited for companies that can provide diverse materials, such as timber, joinery, plumbing, electrical supplies, and renewable technologies on both a national and regional level. Both large enterprises and SMEs can find suitable entry points, with various lots allowing engagement from companies that specialise in niche markets or offer comprehensive managed solutions. Additionally, the focus on innovative elements, like IT integration within logistics, presents an opportunity for tech-savvy suppliers to broaden their market presence and develop value-added services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEM0072 Supply and Distribution of Materials Framework

Notice Description

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of frameworks and DPS agreements. https://eem.org.uk/ EEM conducted this tender exercise to procure a Materials Framework to replace our existing Materials Framework (EEM0072) that expires on 31st March 2025 and our Supply of Kitchen Units Framework (EEM0074) that expired in 2024. The new framework commenced on 01st April 2025 with a lead in period before. The Framework provides EEM Members and Users with a provision for the supply and distribution of materials which fall in to one of the following lots: Lot 1 - Managed Solution * Lot 1a - Managed Solution National * Lot 1b - Managed Solution Regional Independent Supplier Lot 2 - Trade Specific Materials * 2a - General Building Materials including Timber, Joinery and flooring Materials * 2b - Electrical Materials * 2c - Plumbing, Heating and Gas (Domestic and Commercial) Materials * 2d - Renewable Technologies and associated Materials * 2e - Kitchen Materials * 2f - Aids and Adaptation Materials * 2g - Roofing Materials Lot 3 - Tool and Plant Equipment Hire The Framework has been procured by EEM on behalf of the organisations that have been accepted as authorised users. Authorised users are classed as any current company law member, any future company law members and any user that has been authorised access to the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and is owned and governed by a small number of organisations who make up our 'Company Law Members', all of which are Contracting Authorities in their own right. The Framework Agreements being procured by the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice will be entered by EEM as the Contracting Authority which will have undertaken and completed that procurement exercise. Any reference in the Contract Notice or tender documents to Contracting Authority is deemed to be and include a reference to EEM. The organisations entitled to access and use the Framework Agreements to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice are: Any current EEM Member - being an organisation which is a Company Law Member of EEM at the date of this Contract Notice and being one of the organisations who owns and governs EEM; Any Future Member of EEM, from time to time Company Law Members and the EEM Board may appoint additional Organisations to become Company Law Members. All Future Members will also be Contracting Authorities in their own right; and A Framework User - being an organisation who has signed and agreed to the terms of accessing EEM Frameworks and who is authorised to access the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM frameworks may accessed by all publicly funded organisations. Frameworks can be used by any organisation that falls in to one or more of the categories listed below and can be identified through the links provided as users in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1A - Managed Solution National

Lot 1a Managed Solution National will support Members and Users looking for a Supplier to provide a full range of materials including; General Building Materials including Timber and Joinery Materials, Electrical Materials, Plumbing , Heating and Gas ,Renewable Technologies and Materials, Kitchen Materials, Aids & Adaptation Materials, Roofing Materials either directly or in collaboration with third parties. This Lot will encompass the traditional requirements for over the counter collections, deliveries and van stock management but will also involve a range of enhanced options which will provide Members with the most efficient, cost effective and tailor made solution to meet their requirements. The above is not an exhaustive list of the types of Materials available for supply under Lot 1 as the Framework will allow for the provision of additional product lines to be added should Members require additional product lines to be added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue during the lifetime of the Framework. Members and Users will be permitted to direct award or run a mini competition using already agreed product lines, with any additional product lines being added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue. This Lot will encompass the traditional requirements for over the counter collections, deliveries and van stock management but will also involve a range of enhanced options which will provide Members with the most efficient, cost effective and tailor made solution to meet their requirements. Additional Services may be provided by the successful Suppliers to enhance this and options my include but are not limited to preparation of pre-picked 'kits', out of hours supply, full IT integration, consignment stocks and where required dedicated stores facilities. Additional information: Lot 1 Managed Solution allows for trade specific contracts to be awarded to a Managed Solution supplier. There is flexibility for members at the discretion of EEM to invite both national and regional Managed Solution suppliers to a competition. The call-off contracts awarded via Lot 1 (1a and 1b) pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise can be awarded 5 years beyond expiry of the framework term and contracts awarded for managed stores can go up to 10 years beyond the lifetime of the framework to take account of contract mobilisation and IT integrations requirements etc

Lot 1B - Managed Solution Regional Suppliers

Lot 1 B Managed Solution Regional Independent Supplier will support Members and Users looking for a Supplier to provide a full range of materials including; General Building Materials including Timber and Joinery Materials, Electrical Materials, Plumbing , Heating and Gas, Renewable Technologies and Materials, Kitchen Materials, Aids & Adaptation Materials, Roofing Materials either directly or in collaboration with third parties. This Lot will encompass the traditional requirements for over the counter collections, deliveries and van stock management but will also involve a range of enhanced options which will provide Members with the most efficient, cost effective and tailor made solution to meet their requirements. The above is not an exhaustive list of the types of Materials available for supply under Lot 1 as the Framework will allow for the provision of additional product lines to be added should Members require additional product lines to be added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue during the lifetime of the Framework. Members and Users will be permitted to direct award or run a mini competition using already agreed product lines, with any additional product lines being added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue. Additional Services may be provided by the successful Suppliers to enhance this and options my include but are not limited to preparation of pre-picked 'kits', out of hours supply, full IT integration, consignment stocks and where required dedicated stores facilities. Additional information: Lot 1 Managed Solution allows for trade specific contracts to be awarded to a Managed Solution supplier. There is flexibility for members at the discretion of EEM to invite both national and regional Managed Solution suppliers to a competition. The call-off contracts awarded via Lot 1 (1a and 1b) pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise can be awarded 5 years beyond expiry of the framework term and contracts awarded for managed stores can go up to 10 years beyond the lifetime of the framework to take account of contract mobilisation and IT integrations requirements etc

Lot 2A - General Building Materials including Timber, Joinery and flooring Materials

Lot2A will cover the supply and distribution of General Building Materials including Timber and Joinery Materials. Typically, a Member or User will have its own workforce undertaking repairs and maintenance and an external contractor working on refurbishment or development programmes. This Lot is applicable for Suppliers who can supply and distribute General Building Materials including Timber and Joinery Materials via both delivery and counter service offering or counter Collections or delivery service. Additional information: The Call Off Agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2 Trade Specific Material Contracts.

Lot 2B - Electrical Materials

Lot2B will cover the supply and distribution of Electrical Materials. Typically, a Member or User will have its own workforce undertaking repairs and maintenance and an external contractor working on refurbishment or development programmes. This Lot is applicable for Suppliers who can supply and distribute Electrical Materials via both delivery and counter service offering or counter collections or delivery service. Additional information: The Call Off Agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2 Trade Specific Material Contracts.

Lot 2C - Plumbing, Heating and Gas Materials

Lot2C will cover the supply and distribution of Plumbing, Heating and Gas (Domestic and Commercial) Materials. Typically, a Member or User will have its own workforce undertaking repairs and maintenance and an external contractor working on refurbishment or development programmes. This Lot is applicable for Suppliers who can supply and distribute Plumbing, Heating and Gas (Domestic and Commercial) Materials via both delivery and counter service offering or counter collections or delivery service.

Lot 2D - Renewable Technologies and Associated Materials

Lot2D will cover the supply and distribution of Renewable Technologies and associated Materials. Typically, a Member or User will have its own workforce undertaking repairs and maintenance and an external contractor working on refurbishment or development programmes. This Lot is applicable for Suppliers who can supply and distribute Renewable Technologies and Associated Materials via both delivery and counter service offering or counter collections or delivery service. Additional information: The Call Off Agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2 Trade Specific Material Contracts

Lot 2E - Kitchen Materials

Lot2E will cover the supply and distribution of Kitchen Materials. Typically, a Member or User will have its own workforce undertaking repairs and maintenance and an external contractor working on refurbishment or development programmes. This Lot is applicable for Suppliers who can supply and distribute Kitchen Materials via both delivery and counter service offering or counter collections or delivery service. Additional information: The Call Off Agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2 Trade Specific Material Contracts.

Lot 2F - Aids and Adaptation Materials

Lot2F will cover the supply and distribution of Aids and Adaptation Materials. Typically, a Member or User will have its own workforce undertaking repairs and maintenance and an external contractor working on refurbishment or development programmes. This Lot is applicable for Suppliers who can supply and distribute Aids and Adaptation Materials via both delivery and counter service offering or counter collections or delivery service. Additional information: The Call Off Agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2 Trade Specific Material Contracts.

Lot 2G - Roofing Materials

Lot2G will cover the supply and distribution of Roofing Materials. Typically, a Member or User will have its own workforce undertaking repairs and maintenance and an external contractor working on refurbishment or development programmes. This Lot is applicable for Suppliers who can supply and distribute Roofing Materials via both delivery and counter service offering or counter collections or delivery service. Additional information: The Call Off Agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2 Trade Specific Material Contracts.

Lot 3 Tool and Plant Equipment Hire Tool and Plant Equipment Hire and Purchase

Hire will typically be on a without operator basis and may be on a short or long-term basis to suit Members and Users requirements and the types of equipment includes but is not limited to the below. * Hand Tools * Power Tools * Lifting and Handling Equipment * Roofing Supports, Towers, Podiums and Ladders * Site Setup Equipment * Site Safety Equipment Lot 3 will also permit the purchase of Plant Machinery, Site Equipment, Plant, Tools and associated equipment where a Member has conducted a cost analysis on hire v buy and the analysis shows the Member would be better to outright purchase rather than hire. The above is not an exhaustive description of the types of tool and plant equipment required for hire or purchase via Lot 3 and the Framework will have provision for product lines to be added during the Framework's lifetime should Members and Users require additional product lines to be added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue during the lifetime of the Framework. Members and Users will be permitted to direct award or run a mini competition using already agreed product lines, with any additional product lines being added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue. Members and Users specific requirements will be agreed with the Supplier under their call off from the framework but are subject to change based need and or the identified levels of usage for an extended period. Additional information: The framework will allow for the provision of additional product lines to be added under any of the listed lots should appointed Suppliers ,Members and Users require additional product lines to be added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue during the lifetime of the Framework. Members and Users will be able to use additional product lines within their selection process from the framework.

Lot 3 - Tool and Plant Equipment Hire Tool and Plant Equipment Hire and Purchase

Hire will typically be on a without operator basis and may be on a short or long-term basis to suit Members and Users requirements and the types of equipment includes but is not limited to the below. * Hand Tools * Power Tools * Lifting and Handling Equipment * Roofing Supports, Towers, Podiums and Ladders * Site Setup Equipment * Site Safety Equipment Lot 3 will also permit the purchase of Plant Machinery, Site Equipment, Plant, Tools and associated equipment where a Member has conducted a cost analysis on hire v buy and the analysis shows the Member would be better to outright purchase rather than hire. The above is not an exhaustive description of the types of tool and plant equipment required for hire or purchase via Lot 3 and the Framework will have provision for product lines to be added during the Framework's lifetime should Members and Users require additional product lines to be added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue during the lifetime of the Framework. Members and Users will be permitted to direct award or run a mini competition using already agreed product lines, with any additional product lines being added to the Quarterly Price Files and Suppliers Catalogue. Members and Users specific requirements will be agreed with the Supplier under their call off from the framework but are subject to change based need and or the identified levels of usage for an extended period. Additional information: The Call Off Agreements to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 3 Tool and Plant Equipment Hire contracts .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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

CPV Codes

03419000 - Timber

09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

31120000 - Generators

31681200 - Electric pumps

31681300 - Electrical circuits

31681400 - Electrical components

31681410 - Electrical materials

33196000 - Medical aids

39141200 - Worktops

39141300 - Cabinets

39141400 - Fitted kitchens

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42511110 - Heat pumps

42600000 - Machine tools

43130000 - Drilling equipment

43262000 - Excavating machinery

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44110000 - Construction materials

44111000 - Building materials

44112400 - Roof

44112410 - Roof frames

44112420 - Roof supports

44112430 - Roof trusses

44112500 - Roofing materials

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

44115210 - Plumbing materials

44115220 - Heating materials

44510000 - Tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£661,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£661,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£616,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALFRETON
Postcode
DE55 2DS
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Bolsover
Electoral Ward
South Normanton East
Westminster Constituency
Bolsover

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
32
Supplier Names

AKW Medi-Care Limited

BEW Electrical Distributors Limited

Bradfords Building Supplies Limited

City Electrical Factors Limited

City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited

Edmundson Electrical Limited

GAP Group Limited

HSS ProService Limited

Hire Station Limited t/a Brandon Hire Station

Howdens Joinery Limited

Huws Gray Ltd trading as Huws Gray Supply Chain Solutions

Independent Builders Merchant Group [legal entity: Grant & Stone Limited]

Jewson Partnership Solutions [legal entity: STARK Building Materials UK Ltd]

Joinery and Timber Creations (65) Limited

Lincs Electrical Wholesalers Limited

Magnet Limited

Moores Furniture Group Limited

Nicholls & Clarke Limited

Paula Rosa Manhattan [Legal Entity: Dennis & Robinson Limited]

Premiere Kitchens [Legal Entity: Raventree Limited ]

Pro Care Shower & Bathroom Centre Limited

Rexel UK Limited

SIG Trading Limited t/a Sig Roofing

Smith Bros [Legal Entity: Smith Bros (Caer Conan)Wholesale Limited]

Speedy Asset Services Limited

The Symphony Group Plc

Travis Perkins Managed Services [Legal Entity: Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited]

Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited trading as Travis Perkins Managed Services

UK Plumbing Supplies Limited

Wolseley UK Limited

Wren Contract Kitchens Limited

YESSS Electrical [Legal Entity: YESSS (B) Electrical Ltd]

Further Information

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