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CHIC Merchants Framework 2026-34

Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 13:33

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13 May 2026 at 17:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Jan 2026 at 12:31

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:05

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:22

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23 Oct 2025 at 14:18

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23 Oct 2025 at 13:19

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24 May 2025 at 11:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC), a centralised procurement authority based in Birmingham, has completed the CHIC Merchants Framework for 2026-34. This substantial procurement, with a gross contract value of £1.94 billion, targets the supply and delivery of building materials, including plumbing, heating, electrical goods, and materials for retrofitting, painting, and general construction. This open procedure commenced with the award stage on 25th June 2026, following a formal contract signing on 26th May 2026. The procurement process, conducted under the open procurement method and aligned with GPA guidelines, is strategically aimed at enhancing construction efficiency and sustainability across the UK, expecting to remain operational until May 2034.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers and SMEs across the UK construction industry, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive materials and services. Suppliers offering integrated and innovative solutions regarding van stock management software, energy management, and waste management services may find significant growth potential through this framework. Businesses equipped to handle varied disciplines and provide responsive repair solutions are well-suited to thrive under this framework, promoting job creation and economic development within the industry. The competitiveness fostered by CHIC’s framework agreement, which includes provisions for mini-competitions and direct awards, ensures price transparency and market-relevant adjustments, benefitting both buyers and suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHIC Merchants Framework 2026-34

Notice Description

CHIC, acting on behalf of its Members (and others in other Consortia or as individuals who become CHIC Members over time) is procuring a Framework for supply, delivery of building materials which may include but not limited to those used for: plumbing and heating, retrofitting, painting and decorating, ironmongery, timber, flooring, glazing, roofing general building, retrofitting, electrical products, painting and decorating, including distribution, with the options to provide managed stores, van stock and tools & plant hire.

Lot Information

Plumbing Electrical General Building (Optional Plumbing and Electrical) Managed Stores (Optional Plumbing and Electrical) Merchant Consortia Managed Store Painting & Decorating Specialist Materials Tools Hire Waste Management Retro Fit Materials Van Stock Software

Planning Information

The merchants and material supply sector has faced disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic and increased UK import costs, leading to raw material price hikes and market volatility. The merchant market has evolved in recent years through mergers and consolidations, reducing the number of merchants but strengthening some specialised solutions. CHIC and EN have therefore started to shape a new merchants framework to be procured later this year and to be fully operational from 2026. We wanted to consult out stakeholders to test whether the lot structure of the framework and the procurement process are reflective of current needs and expectations. We therefore hosted two roundtable market consultation events during 2024: • Rotherham – Tuesday 11th June • Milton Keynes – Thursday 13th June These were attended by a range of consortia stakeholders, including: • Members • National merchants • Regional / Local merchants • Materials manufacturers • Distributors or other suppliers After a summary of the utilisation of the current framework, there was a briefing of forthcoming changes arising from the Procurement Act 2023, which became operational in February 2025. Delegates were asked to consider and advise on a range of specific questions. The context will be a single framework, procured by CHIC for its own members and those of EN, where framework support – the consortia managed services – is a combined service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059858-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

03419100 - Timber products

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

14820000 - Glass

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

31320000 - Power distribution cables

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31518300 - Rooflights

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

38551000 - Energy meters

38622000 - Mirrors

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715300 - Plumbing equipment

39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances

39721310 - Air heaters

42113130 - Condenser air-cooling systems

42512510 - Dampers

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

42600000 - Machine tools

42943100 - Refrigeration coils

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44111000 - Building materials

44111700 - Tiles

44112210 - Solid flooring

44112500 - Roofing materials

44115100 - Ducting

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

44141000 - Conduit

44212381 - Cladding

44221100 - Windows

44316000 - Ironmongery

44322000 - Cable accessories

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen

44510000 - Tools

44810000 - Paints

45222100 - Waste-treatment plant construction work

45262650 - Cladding works

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

48217200 - Minicomputer transaction processing software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,944,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,944,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
£1,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
£1,600,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 25 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)
Additional Buyers

Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited

Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited (CHIC)

Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited [CHIC]

Efficiency North

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 6DS
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

4WARD GROUP LTD

A & B TRADE PAINT SUPPLIES LIMITED

BRADFORDS BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED

CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS LIMITED

CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS LIMITED

EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED

GAP GROUP LIMITED

GRANT & STONE LIMITED

HUWS GRAY LIMITED

INVENTOR-E LIMITED

J.P.MCDOUGALL & CO.LIMITED

M. K. M. BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED

NATIONAL MERCHANT BUYING SOCIETY LIMITED

PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED

PROTECTIVE WEAR SUPPLIES LTD

REXEL UK LIMITED

SCREWFIX DIRECT LIMITED

SIG TRADING LIMITED

STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED

STOCK RIGHT NOW LIMITED

TEEK IT LTD

THE HIRE SERVICE COMPANY TRADING LIMITED

TRAVIS PERKINS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES LIMITED

WASTE WIDE LIMITED

WOLSELEY UK LIMITED

YESSS (B) ELECTRICAL LTD

Further Information

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