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PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2026 at 07:51

Planning

11 May 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CHIC Kitchen Materials Framework 2026-30" is currently in the planning stage. The buyer, Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC), is a public undertaking based at ARK Central, Birmingham, UK. This procurement involves an open procedure to establish a 4-year framework with an estimated total value of £90,000,000 for domestic and commercial kitchen solutions. This framework is structured to include three distinct procurement routes aimed at enhancing competition and flexibility for CHIC members. Important dates related to this tender include the publication of the planned procurement notice on 22 July 2026 and a future notice date set for 12 August 2026. Contracts under this framework are expected to commence on 24 November 2026 and conclude by 23 November 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in fitted kitchens and associated goods. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive solutions for domestic and commercial kitchen needs. The framework's design to accommodate member requirements through distinct procurement routes can help businesses reach a wider client base by offering clear and compliant channels for supplying kitchen materials. Businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and adhere to the framework's structured approach are well-positioned to compete successfully in this expanding market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CHIC Kitchen Materials Framework 2026-30

Notice Description

CHIC is seeking to award, by a competitive tendering process, a 4-year Kitchen Materials Framework, providing Members with clear and compliant routes to procure domestic and commercial kitchen solutions. The proposed framework has been restructured to better reflect Member requirements through three distinct procurement routes and has been designed to improve clarity, support competition and provide greater flexibility at call off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068948-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMUNITIES & HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LTD (CHIC)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 6DS
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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