Planning

Stores Materials

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 13:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes, the largest social housing landlord in Plymouth, is planning a procurement process entitled "Stores Materials" under the industry category of goods. This process, initially in the planning stage, focuses on acquiring building materials to support the Repairs Department's operations in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The preliminary market engagement (PME) notice has been published, and interested parties must submit their interest by noon on 22nd April 2026. The anticipated completion for the tender is early in 2027. The procurement aims to explore managed services and different commercial options for servicing housing material requirements in Devon and Cornwall, with the legal basis grounded in UK legislation reference 2023/54. The procurement method is yet to be fully determined, with further notices expected by September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building materials and those capable of providing innovative delivery models and commercial strategies. Particularly well-suited are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate agile supply chain capabilities and provide managed services or unique delivery solutions to support Plymouth Community Homes' operations. With a substantial gross budget of £15,120,000, there is considerable scope for business growth, especially for those looking to expand their operations in the Devon and Cornwall regions. The tender also indicates a seven-year contract period starting in February 2027, which provides long-term engagement potential for selected suppliers. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage early by contacting Plymouth Community Homes for preliminary discussions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stores Materials

Notice Description

Introduction Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) currently operates a warehouse and purchases stores materials to support PCH's Repairs Department based in Plymouth and surrounding areas. Ahead of a full procurement process PCH wish to undertake pre-market engagement to explore what suppliers can offer in regard to managed services, and the different commercial options and services available for servicing it's housing material requirements in Devon and Cornwall. 1) Background to Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) We are Plymouth's largest social housing landlord with over 16,000 properties providing homes to over 35,000 people in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. 2) Initial Scope of Requirement. PCH are seeking to understand potential delivery models for supplying materials to its operatives via store(s) / depots. We are interested to hear about different delivery models that are available, commercial approaches and how they would benefit PCH. 3) Engagement Process Initial early discussions with suppliers in the marketplace. 4) Timescale Estimated that the Tender would be completed early 2027. 5) Proposed Route to Market To be determined If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to book a meeting to discuss this, please send an email to procurement@pch.co.uk

Planning Information

PME closes on 22nd April at noon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06801b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032872-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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)

CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2034 Over 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
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Further Information

Notice Documents

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