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CHIC Kitchen Materials Framework 2026-30

Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)

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11 Sep 2026 at 09:06

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11 Sep 2026 at 09:05

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Tender

25 Aug 2026 at 10:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
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22 Jul 2026 at 08:51

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC) is procuring a four-year framework for kitchen products, associated services and specialist kitchen solutions for its members’ housing, asset management, refurbishment and development projects across the United Kingdom. The goods category is fitted kitchens. Lot 1 covers domestic kitchen units and associated products, including manufacture, packing, delivery, product information, warranties and replacement components; installation is by the member, principal contractor or another party. Lot 2 covers kitchen units, worktops, upstands, splashbacks, plinths, trims, panels and related components, including manufacturer fitting for new-build residential properties. Lot 3 covers the design and supply of commercial and communal kitchen products, fabricated components, appliances, catering equipment and accessories. Uses include affordable homes, shared ownership, repairs, maintenance, voids, planned investment, refurbishment and new homes.

The procurement has reached tender: CHIC invited offers through an open procedure. It is a framework agreement allowing call-off contracts with or without reopening competition, including direct awards subject to the framework’s conditions. The tender submission deadline was 20 October 2026 at 14:00, and the enquiry deadline was 6 October 2026 at 16:00. The framework contract period is 21 December 2026 to 20 December 2030, with award decisions due by 18 December 2026. Its estimated gross value is £90,000,000. Lot 1 is £48,000,000, Lot 2 is £12,000,000 and Lot 3 is £30,000,000. Each lot is evaluated on quality at 50%, social value at 10% and price at 40%. A successful supplier pays a 4% fee of its award value.

The opportunity suits SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, with three distinct routes to compete. Lot 1 fits manufacturers and distributors able to produce, pack and deliver domestic kitchen units and associated products, while supporting warranties, product information and replacement components. Lot 2 suits suppliers with the capacity to deliver and undertake manufacturer fitting of complete kitchen component packages in new-build residential properties. Lot 3 is for specialist commercial and communal kitchen businesses able to design and supply fabricated components, appliances, catering equipment and accessories. Suppliers should select the lot matching their operational capability, product range and delivery capacity. CHIC members may use the framework for housing, refurbishment, maintenance, asset management and development programmes, providing scope for businesses serving public-sector residential and communal environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHIC Kitchen Materials Framework 2026-30

Notice Description

This framework is being established to provide CHIC Members with compliant access to kitchen products, associated services and specialist kitchen solutions across a range of housing, asset management, refurbishment and development projects. The framework shall operate for a period of 4 years commencing in 2026 and expiring in 2030. The framework is divided into three Lots: * Lot 1 - Supply Only * Lot 2 - Supply and Manufacturer Fit (New build residential properties only) * Lot 3 - Design and Supply of Commercial / Communal Kitchen Products, Appliances and Catering Equipment The framework may be utilised by CHIC Members for: * Affordable Homes; * Shared Ownership Properties; * Repairs and Maintenance; * Void Properties; * Asset Management Programmes; * Planned Investment Programmes; * Refurbishment Programmes; * New Homes / New Build Residential Properties; * Commercial or Communal Kitchen Environments (Lot 3 only).

Lot Information

Kitchen Supply Only

Lot 1 - Kitchen Supply Only Lot 1 covers the manufacture, supply, packing, delivery and provision of product information, warranties and replacement components for domestic kitchen units and associated products. Installation shall be undertaken by the Member, Principal Contractor or others.

Kitchen Supply and Manufacturer Fit

Lot 2 - Supply and Manufacturer Fit Lot 2 covers the supply, delivery, receipt and manufacturer fitting of kitchen units, worktops, upstands, splashbacks, plinths, trims, panels and associated kitchen components for New Homes / new build residential properties only.

Design and Supply of Commercial / Communal Kitchen Products, Appliances and Catering Equipment

Lot 3 - Design and Supply of Commercial / Communal Kitchen Products, Appliances and Catering Equipment. Lot 3 is a standalone specialist Lot covering commercial and communal kitchen products, fabricated kitchen components, appliances, catering equipment and associated accessories. The scope, exclusions and technical requirements applicable to Lot 3 are set out exclusively in the separate Lot 3 Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086194-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

39141400 - Fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 6DS
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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