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Pre-Market Engagement Notice for Modular Buildings Framework

PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Procurement for Housing (PfH) has initiated a tender process with a pre-market engagement notice for a Modular Buildings Framework, classified under the construction industry category. Based in Birchwood, Warrington, PfH is a centralised procurement authority, supporting over 90% of the UK's social housing sector through comprehensive procurement solutions. This framework, scheduled to operate from 28th September 2026 until 27th September 2030, will cover structures, construction consultancy services, and construction work across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Currently in the planning stage, PfH invites suppliers to engage in feedback activities, which will shape the final tender strategy. Interested parties should express interest by 3rd April 2026, with follow-up engagements running until the deadline of 1st May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide modular building solutions or construction consultancy services. PfH's national framework agreement seeks to foster innovation and efficiency in delivering comprehensive support to social housing sectors. Given the expansive geographic scope and the significant gross value of £1.2 billion, businesses capable of scaling operations regionally will find promising prospects. Participating firms can leverage PfH's extensive network and support mechanisms, contributing to public sector advancements in construction methodologies and project management efficiencies. The framework's potential to integrate consultancy with construction work presents a pathway for firms specialising in either or both sectors to expand their footprint within the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement Notice for Modular Buildings Framework

Notice Description

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 90% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. PfH is administered by Inprova Limited and is headquartered in the North West of England with over 20 years of expertise and experience offering a complete procurement solutions package across outsourcing, technology and consultancy. By integrating procurement services and technology, Inprova operates as a delivery partner, supporting business performance improvement for the public sector. PfH intends to establish a framework agreement for Modular Buildings and Associated Services such as consultancy. The framework will operate nationally for four years.

Planning Information

PfH is looking to receive feedback on its new Modular Buildings & Services framework, including the lot structure and scope of works covered. The framework will be the first iteration and PfH wishes to engage with suppliers and clients to share market knowledge and potential for innovation. Suppliers appointed to this framework will be required to supply across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring consistent and comprehensive support for all participating organisations. Information obtained from suppliers and clients during the preliminary market engagement may be used to develop PfH's tender strategy. If you are interested in engaging with PfH please express your interest by using the link below to book an appointment no later than 5.00 pm on 3rd April 2026: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/a9a5880cd44545149539c0795df33b74@inprova.com/meetingtype/4lTdm2KxCkmazbnGaaxnWA2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink Follow-up sessions will take place any time between the date of publication of this Notice up until the closing deadline of 1st May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023938-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44210000 - Structures and parts of structures

45000000 - Construction work

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 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
PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA2 0YL
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
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, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Poulton North
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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