This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2025 at 10:07

Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

STAR Procurement, acting as a buyer in collaboration with The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL), has set up a 48-month framework agreement for the supply of building materials and associated services across the United Kingdom. This agreement involves public sector organisations classifying as contracting authorities, including Local Authorities, NHS Bodies, Government Departments, and other public entities. The procurement process employed an open procedure and has transitioned from the tender stage to completion with awards made to multiple suppliers, such as Bradfords Building Supplies Limited and Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited. The contract was signed on 7th May 2025, with a significant financial commitment, highlighting a total value amounting to £400 million GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises operating in the construction and building materials sector. Contractors providing general building materials, plumbing, heating, electrical supplies, and tools are well-positioned to benefit from this agreement. The framework also supports innovation in inventory management and asset tracking solutions using cloud-based systems. Businesses focusing on sustainable practices and social value stand a promising chance to align with the procurement goals, allowing them to forge partnerships with various public sector bodies across the UK. With the agreement covering areas from kitchen fittings to roadstone supplies, SMEs and large enterprises alike can benefit by showcasing their capability to meet the complex and diverse needs of public sector contracting authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

STAR & TPPL Materials Framework

Notice Description

STAR Procurement ("STAR") invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48 month framework agreement for the supply of building materials and associated services. The range and types of materials to be supplied were detailed in within the procurement documents. The Procurement Partnership Limited ("TPPL") are acting as an agent on behalf of STAR and will undertake individually or jointly all activities relating to this proposed Agreement including but not limited to management of the framework tender process, evaluation of submissions, ongoing management of the framework, delivery of mini-competitions, assistance with direct awards and collection of associated framework fees. STAR intends to make the agreement available for use by all STAR member authorities, and all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the United Kingdom (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). This includes, but is not limited to Registered Social Landlords, Local Authorities, Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above supplies/services.

Lot Information

Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop Solutions

Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop Solutions, including but not limited to all building materials (covering materials available under the other lots detailed within this framework) and services required by a Contracting Authority. Types of managed store/one-stop shop/dedicated store may include, but is not limited to, the provision of: -standalone bespoke branches -dedicated counter/storage at an existing merchant branch -remote 'non-staffed' stores -fully delivered services -inventory/van-stock management systems/solutions All materials detailed as within the scope of lots 2 - 7 maybe supplied under call-off contracts awarded via this lot 1. Other materials, typically available to the successful suppliers within their supply-chain may also be specified by Contracting Authorities if proportionate and relevant to the intended nature of the provision, i.e. they are materials typically used in the repair/maintenance of, or for installation in domestic or commercial properties. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/962UXZQ44Y

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

General Building Materials

General Building Materials, including but not limited to timber, ironmongery, paints/solvents, silicone sealants, kitchens, fasteners & fixings, paving/kerbs - small load and bulk, sand and all aggregates, decorative gravels, insulation, lintels, flooring, tiles, grout, adhesives, roofing, bricks and blocks, mortar, plaster and boarding, sundry items, doors (internal/external and timber/PVC-U), windows (timber/PVC-U), construction chemicals, handheld tools and PPE.

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

Plumbing, Heating and Gas Spares

Plumbing, Heating and Gas Spares, including but not limited to ventilation, domestic boilers, gas spares/parts (e.g. pumps, PCBs etc), heating controls, expansion vessels, motorised valves & pumps, radiators, water treatment, bathroom sanitary ware and fittings, showers, copper (and plastic) fittings and tube, tanks, cylinders, brassware (bathroom and kitchen), sinks, plastic plumbing, drainage/waste pipes and fittings, rainwater goods, renewable energy products (solar PV, heat pumps), accessibility products (e.g. grab rails), commercial plumbing, plumbing sundries, consumables, and accessories.

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

Electrical

Electrical, including but not limited to wiring and accessories, sockets, lighting, street lighting, distribution equipment, consumer units, breakers, cables and cable management, electric showers, data networking, test and detection, electrical control, fire and CO2 detection, security systems, renewable energy products, heating and cooling and mobile lighting.

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

Kitchens

Lot 5: Kitchens, including but not limited to, kitchen doors, kitchen cabinets & carcase (flat-pack and pre-assembled), kitchen fittings, worktops, kitchen sinks and taps, appliances (including cooker hoods, hobs, ovens, fridges, freezers), kitchen surfaces & worktops, kitchen storage, accessible/adapted kitchens, and kitchens for residential/non-residential properties. It is expected that awards shall primarily be for supply only, though additional services maybe specified under call-off processes. Additional services may include, but are not limited to, surveys & design, and installation.

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

Tools, equipment, and PPE

Tools, equipment, and PPE, including but not limited to, power tools (wired and cordless) such as drills, saws, grinders, torches/worklights, generators, multi-tools, impact drivers, screwdrivers, nail guns, pumps routers/planers, sprayers, mixers, jack hammers, breakers, sanders, and all required accessories including, batteries, chargers, and consumables. Hand tools, including (but not limited to): screwdrivers, bolsters, wrecking bars, spanners, wrenches, levels, measuring & detection, building tools, plumbing tools, engineering tools, electrical tools, pliers, cutters, clamps, vices, buckets, and work benches. To include all accessories and consumables. PPE & clothing, including, but not limited to, safety footwear (boots, rigger, shoes, wellington), trousers, shorts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, jackets/coats (including high visibility), waterproof clothing (including high visibility), safety eyewear, gloves, face masks & respirators, headwear, ear protection, knee protection, and height safety.

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

Aggregates, Concrete, and Roadstone

Aggregates, Concrete, and Roadstone, including but not limited to all, aggregates, sand, gravel, asphalt, tarmac, bitumen, cements, concretes (mixed on site or in a batching plant), mortars, surface dressings, coated and uncoated roadstones, recycled materials, chippings, and grouts. All materials to be available across the range of delivery sizes/methods commonly used.

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

Inventory Management and Asset Tracking

Inventory Management and Asset Tracking, including but not limited to, provision of cloud-based inventory management software on a standalone basis, for stores, vans, and other locations. May also include asset management/tracking solutions, and the supply/hire/lease of machines and equipment for self-serve access to product. The reference to 'asset Management' is not in the context of the social housing sector. For Lot 8, 'asset' is a reference to physical product, equipment, devices and tools, i.e. any physical item that a Contracting Authority identifies as an asset.

Renewal: Following the expiry of this framework in 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d64a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019953-2025
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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)

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18130000 - Special workwear

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18830000 - Protective footwear

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

31213000 - Distribution equipment

31224000 - Connections and contact elements

31321200 - Low- and medium-voltage cable

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681410 - Electrical materials

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39141400 - Fitted kitchens

39144000 - Bathroom furniture

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42515000 - District heating boiler

42676000 - Parts of hand tools

43830000 - Power tools

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44110000 - Construction materials

44111000 - Building materials

44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

44113000 - Road-construction materials

44113140 - Roadstone

44113310 - Coated road materials

44113320 - Coated roadstone

44113700 - Road-repair materials

44113800 - Road-surfacing materials

44113900 - Road-maintenance materials

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

44115210 - Plumbing materials

44411000 - Sanitary ware

44511000 - Hand tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

48430000 - Inventory management software package

79991000 - Stock-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In 48 months from the date of this notice

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAR Procurement C/O Trafford Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Bradfords Building Supplies Limited

City Electrical Factors Limited

City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited

Cu-Plas Supplies Limited

Dennis & Robinson Ltd T/A Paula Rosa Manhattan

Dragon Asphalt Ltd

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

Howdens Joinery Ltd

Huws Gray Ltd

IBMG LTD trading as Grant & Stone Ltd

Inventor-e Ltd

Lyreco UK Ltd

Moores Furniture Group Limited

Nobia Holdings UK Limited T/A Magnet Limited

Rexel UK Limited

SMI INT Group Ltd

STARK Building Materials UK Ltd

Stock Right Now Ltd

Tarmac Trading Limited

The Symphony Group Plc

Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited

UK Plumbing Supplies Limited

Wolseley UK Ltd

YESSS (B) Electrical Ltd

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