Notice Information
Notice Title
Windows and Doors
Notice Description
Windows & Doors (WD3) is proposed to carry forward the existing Windows and Doors (WD2) product concept, with enhanced specifications, regulatory requirements, and competency criteria. The proposed framework will retain the following lots: Lot 1: PVC-U windows and doors Lot 2: Timber windows and doors Lot 3: Aluminium-clad timber windows and doors The engagement will also explore opportunities for innovation and potential additional workstreams, including high-performance and enhanced-security products, heritage-compliant designs, advanced glazing solutions, emerging materials, and potentially inspection and maintenance services (noting that maintenance is also covered under alternative LHCPG products).
Planning Information
This pre market engagement is being undertaken to inform the development of a proposed Windows and Doors Framework (WD3). The engagement will seek input from the market on the proposed scope, lotting structure, technical requirements, competency and accreditation standards, innovation opportunities, and delivery models. Engagement will be conducted through a combination of written market engagement questions and optional virtual engagement sessions. Interested parties will be invited to provide feedback on draft proposals, including the proposed lot structure, product coverage, emerging regulatory requirements, and opportunities for product and service innovation. No commercial or pricing information will be requested or considered as part of this engagement. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. The contracting authority may use the feedback received to refine the scope and structure of the future procurement but is not obliged to act on any specific responses. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the applicable procurement legislation and will be subject to a separate formal procurement process and notices.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0654b4
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013777-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
44221000 - Windows, doors and related items
45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £120,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Feb 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 15 Apr 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE WELSH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (WPA)
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@lhcprocure.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- YSTRAD MYNACH
- Postcode
- CF82 7FQ
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL53 Gwent Valleys
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Caerphilly
- Electoral Ward
- Ystrad Mynach
- Westminster Constituency
- Caerphilly
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013777-2026
16th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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