Tender

Materials Supply through Managed Stores Service

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 14:25

TenderUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 10:56

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 18:42

Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking to enter into a contract for the "Materials Supply through Managed Stores Service". This tender involves the provision of a diverse range of housing repair materials such as electrical, heating, sanitaryware, and site safety equipment, among others. The procurement falls under an open procedure and targets the goods industry category, specifically within the UKK14 region, Swindon. Currently active, the process is in the tender update stage with the final expression of interest deadline set for 3 March 2026, and the contract award expected by 20 April 2026. The initial contract duration is for four years starting from 1 September 2026, with options to extend up to 2033, representing a total projected spend of £21.3 million GBP should extensions be utilized.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in supplying construction and housing materials. Companies with expertise in housing material supply, especially those who can manage stock efficiently and propose innovative solutions for material distribution, are well-suited to compete. The award criteria balance price and quality, with emphasis on stock management and social value, offering potential growth for businesses that can deliver reliable supply and service excellence. The procurement encourages electronic submissions, facilitating easier participation for companies aiming to expand their operations within Swindon and potentially beyond. The substantial contract value underscores an opportunity for significant business growth and capacity building for successful bidders.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Materials Supply through Managed Stores Service

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council is seeking to form a contract with a suitable provider for supply of broad range of housing repairs materials and other associated items including (but not limited to) electrical, heating, paints and decorative materials, Roofing, Windows and glass, kitchens, bathroom, ironmongery, sanitaryware, clothing, doors, power tools, aggregates, insulations, gas, plumbing, highways, street lighting, timber, fencing, site safety equipment, etc. The initial contract term will be for Four (4) years with an option to extend for a further Two (2) years plus a further One (1) year extension. Estimated contract spend is PS12m across the initial 4 year contract term and PS21.3m across the potential total Seven (7) year contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will be for Four (4) years with an option to extend for a further Two (2) years plus a further One (1) year extension.

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the supply of materials (including potential delivery models eg. through a managed store, etc.) within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out. To this effect Council is seeking input from the market about the potential delivery models, contract/commercial structure and associated services/requirements. To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement suppliers will need to register as a Supplier with ProContract (if not already registered), www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Pre Market Engagement documents. Project reference number on the portal is: DN786963 or click on below link to access the Pre Market Engagement directly: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b1ddddb5-1379-f011-813a-005056b64545 Responses are required to be submitted no later than 1st September, 2025, 1500 hrs UK Local Time via ProContract tender portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05882c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014821-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

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

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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

03419100 - Timber products

18140000 - Workwear accessories

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

34928000 - Road furniture

34929000 - Highway materials

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

39721410 - Gas appliances

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44220000 - Builders' joinery

44230000 - Builders' carpentry

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH 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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05882c-2026-02-18T14:25:36Z",
    "date": "2026-02-18T14:25:36Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05882c",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNPT-6195-XDWV",
            "name": "Swindon Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNPT-6195-XDWV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Euclid Street",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN1 2JH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Swindon Council",
                "email": "tenderinghousingproperty@swindon.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.swindon.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PNPT-6195-XDWV",
        "name": "Swindon Borough Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "Pre Market Engagement Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the supply of materials (including potential delivery models eg. through a managed store, etc.) within the Borough of Swindon and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out. To this effect Council is seeking input from the market about the potential delivery models, contract/commercial structure and associated services/requirements. To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement suppliers will need to register as a Supplier with ProContract (if not already registered), www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Pre Market Engagement documents. Project reference number on the portal is: DN786963 or click on below link to access the Pre Market Engagement directly: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b1ddddb5-1379-f011-813a-005056b64545 Responses are required to be submitted no later than 1st September, 2025, 1500 hrs UK Local Time via ProContract tender portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/",
                "dueDate": "2025-09-01T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "048856-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048856-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-08-14T15:42:53+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN802354",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Materials Supply through Managed Stores Service",
        "description": "Swindon Borough Council is seeking to form a contract with a suitable provider for supply of broad range of housing repairs materials and other associated items including (but not limited to) electrical, heating, paints and decorative materials, Roofing, Windows and glass, kitchens, bathroom, ironmongery, sanitaryware, clothing, doors, power tools, aggregates, insulations, gas, plumbing, highways, street lighting, timber, fencing, site safety equipment, etc. The initial contract term will be for Four (4) years with an option to extend for a further Two (2) years plus a further One (1) year extension. Estimated contract spend is PS12m across the initial 4 year contract term and PS21.3m across the potential total Seven (7) year contract term.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31000000",
                        "description": "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "03419100",
                        "description": "Timber products"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "63120000",
                        "description": "Storage and warehousing services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "18140000",
                        "description": "Workwear accessories"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34928000",
                        "description": "Road furniture"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34929000",
                        "description": "Highway materials"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "35113100",
                        "description": "Site-safety equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "39141000",
                        "description": "Kitchen furniture and equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "39715000",
                        "description": "Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "39715210",
                        "description": "Central-heating equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "39721410",
                        "description": "Gas appliances"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "43325000",
                        "description": "Park and playground equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "43325100",
                        "description": "Grounds-maintenance equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44100000",
                        "description": "Construction materials and associated items"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44220000",
                        "description": "Builders' joinery"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44230000",
                        "description": "Builders' carpentry"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44800000",
                        "description": "Paints, varnishes and mastics"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44900000",
                        "description": "Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48400000",
                        "description": "Business transaction and personal business software package"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK14",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK14",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 25560000,
            "amount": 21300000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "additionalProcurementCategories": [
            "services"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2033-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 25560000,
                    "amount": 21300000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "description": "Price is further broken down into the following sub criteria: A. Core items will have 27.5% . B. Non-core will have 17.5% which is further broken down as: B.1 Defined (identified non-core) items will have 10% . These are the items listed in pricing schedule. B.2. Non defined (non-core) items have 7.5% . These are broken down further (based upon proportionate spend under non-core which has not been captured by the pricing schedule product lines) with % as: B.2.1 Electrical category : 3% B.2.3 Roof and Tiles category : 0.5% B.2.4 Heating category : 1% B.2.5 Paint and Decoration category : 0.5% B.2.6 Ironmongery category : 0.5% B.2.7 All other categories excluding 3rd party specialist items: 1% SBC will reserve the right to ask for 3 quotes. C. For mark-up cost on 3rd party specialist items a 7.5 % broken down as: C.1 Glass- 2.5% C.2 Kitchen-1.5% C.3 Non-core items which are purchased through 3rd party due to urgency-3.5% D. Options will have 2.5% (Delivery Van- applicable for future option).",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 55,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "Quality is further broken down into the following sub criteria: * Core Stock Management: 8% * Van Stock: 8% * Proposed Solution: 7% * Value for Money: 3% * Staffing and Succession Planning: 3% * Product Management and Performance Management: 3% * Mobilisation: 3%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 35,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "description": "Social Value is at 10%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "description": "Price is further broken down into the following sub criteria: A. Core items will have 27.5%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 2 under heading Mandated Type Desc (Core). B. Non-core will have 17.5% which is further broken down as: B.1 Defined (identified noncore) items will have 10%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 2 under heading Mandated Type Desc (Non Core). B.2. Non defined (non-core) items have 7.5%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 3 with % as: B.2.1 Electrical category: 3% B.2.2 Clothing category: 1% B.2.3 Roof and Tiles category: 0.5% B.2.4 Heating category : 1% B.2.5 Paint and Decoration category: 0.5% B.2.6 Ironmongery category : 0.5% B.2.7 All other categories excluding 3rd party specialist items: 1% SBC will reserve the right to ask for 3 quotes. C. For mark-up cost on 3rd party specialist items is overall 7.5%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 4 and broken down as: C.1 Glass- 2.5% C.2 Kitchen-1.5% C.3 Noncore items which are purchased through 3rd party due to urgency-3.5% D. Options will have 2.5% (Delivery VAN - applicable for future option). These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 5. All the items' volumes listed on pricing schedule are not guaranteed volume.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 55,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "Quality is further broken down into the following sub criteria: *Core Stock Management: 8% *Van Stock: 8% *Proposed Solution: 7% * Value for Money: 3% * Staffing and Succession Planning: 3% * Product Management and Performance Management: 3% * Mobilisation: 3%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 35,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "description": "Social Value is at 10%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "description": "Price is further broken down into the following sub criteria: A. Core items will have 27.5%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 2 under heading Mandated Type Desc (Core). B. Non-core will have 17.5% which is further broken down as: B.1 Defined (identified noncore) items will have 10%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 2 under heading Mandated Type Desc (Non Core). B.2. Non defined (non-core) items have 7.5%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 3 with % as: B.2.1 Electrical category: 3% B.2.2 Clothing category: 1% B.2.3 Roof and Tiles category: 0.5% B.2.4 Heating category : 1% B.2.5 Paint and Decoration category: 0.5% B.2.6 Ironmongery category : 0.5% B.2.7 All other categories excluding 3rd party specialist items: 1% SBC will reserve the right to ask for 3 quotes. C. For mark-up cost on 3rd party specialist items is overall 7.5%. These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 4 and broken down as: C.1 Glass-2.5% C.2 Kitchen-1.5% C.3 Noncore items which are purchased through 3rd party due to urgency-3.5% D. Options will have 2.5% (Delivery VAN - applicable for future option). These are the items listed in pricing schedule under Sheet 5. All the items' volumes listed on pricing schedule are not guaranteed volume.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 55,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "Quality is further broken down into the following sub criteria: *Core Stock Management: 8% *Van Stock: 8% *Proposed Solution: 7% * Value for Money: 3% * Staffing and Succession Planning: 3% * Product Management and Performance Management: 3% * Mobilisation: 3%",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 35,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The initial contract term will be for Four (4) years with an option to extend for a further Two (2) years plus a further One (1) year extension."
                }
            }
        ],
        "status": "active",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "In order to provide unrestricted, full , correct and free of charge access to the tender documents the Authority is providing the document in the Attachment area of the Pro Contract e tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the amendable versions of the documents and to submit a response, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk then register an Interest before obtaining access and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission. Unrestricted, full, correct and free of charge access to the tender documents are provided in Attachment area of the Pro Contract e tendering portal. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-03-03T14:00:00Z",
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-18T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-20T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
            },
            {
                "id": "001250-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001250-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-07T18:42:16Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "008835-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008835-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-02T10:56:02Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "014821-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014821-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-18T14:25:36Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "008835-2026",
                "description": "Under the original FTS notice, for the Materials Supply through Managed Stores Service, the award criteria under price was published. Under B.2 heading, there are several sub-headings from B.2.1 through to B.2. 7. The original FTS notice missed the heading B.2.2. This amendment is declaring the missed heading B.2.2 (Clothing category: 1%) has been added with this FTS notice amendment. Below criteria has been added under this amendment: Clothing category: 1%."
            },
            {
                "id": "014821-2026",
                "description": "This notice informs the market that the contract submission deadline has changed and subsequently the tender clarification deadline has changed to the following: Tender clarification deadline 18th February, 2026 till 12 noon. Tender submission deadline 3rd March, 2026 till 2pm. No Other changes to the notice."
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}