This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 15:41

Planning

08 May 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Housing Consortium Ltd is launching the "Sustainable Energy and Resilience Products Framework 2026", with an active tender process aimed at establishing a product catalogue for sustainable energy products such as batteries and PV solar panels. As of 22nd June 2026, this procurement is in the tender stage with an open procedure being used, inviting widespread participation across the industry. The framework is valued at £500 million and is set to cover the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 27th July 2026, and the award to be finalised by 14th August 2026, with the framework becoming operational from 27th September 2026. Businesses are required to submit electronic tenders through the provided submission portal, with English as the language of communication.

This framework presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in sustainable energy, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying solar panels, batteries, and other related products. With the framework open to all current and future members of the Northern Housing Consortium, including Teckal companies and subsidiaries, it serves as a significant channel for gaining access to a wide client base. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, providing a versatile market engagement platform. The procurement process, aligned with strategic sustainability goals, promises significant returns for suppliers with innovative and high-quality offerings, backed by efficient supply chains and exceptional customer service standards.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Energy and Resilience Products Framework 2026

Notice Description

A product Catalogue framework for members of the Northern Housing Consortium to purchase sustainable energy and resilience products such as batteries and PV solar panels. The intention is for suppliers to specify their products to allow for members to call off contracts to purchase these products and install them. The framework will be available for use by all current and future members of the Northern Housing Consortium. For who can become members of the NHC and access the framework visit https://nhcprocurement.org.uk/who-can-access-our-solutions/. Teckal Companies and any subsidiary companies wholly owned by those members are included.

Planning Information

During the week commencing 24th May, NHC Procurement will hold 30 mins meetings with interested suppliers to discuss the intentions of the framework and shape the requirements of the specification, regulatory requirements. We will introduce who NHC procurement are, who our members are, and how we operate our frameworks. We will then open to a discussion regarding the technical aspect of the products and the essential criteria for bidding suppliers. To book a 30 minute meeting slot, email drew.frame@nhcprocurement.org.uk and we ill arrange a time to conduct the meeting via Microsoft teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058676-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

31440000 - Batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 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
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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