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Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber

GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 May 2026 at 10:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Great Places Housing Group Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, located in Manchester, UK. The tender titled "Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber" falls under the industry category of building and construction materials, specifically targeting regions UKD and UKE3. This procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 26th May 2026, with a preliminary market engagement deadline set for 12th June 2026. The process seeks to establish an open framework agreement for supplying various bulk construction materials to be used in the construction of domestic dwellings, ranging from 20 to 100 units, particularly in the Greater Manchester area.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the building materials sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to create several lots, potentially accommodating multiple suppliers. The scope includes supply of bricks, blocks, and timber materials, aligning with CPV codes for building joinery and carpentry. Successful engagement in this tender process could secure a position within a lucrative supply network valued at £15 million, covering a strategic period from 15th October 2026 to 14th October 2034. Businesses with a strong capability in supplying bulk construction materials and those looking to expand their footprint in the Greater Manchester area will find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber

Notice Description

Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) envisages conducting an Open Procurement on behalf of its new-build domestic construction subsidiary Terra Nova Construction. To this end, GPHG expects to establish an open framework for the supply of bulk building materials, including bricks, concrete blocks, first and second fix timber, for use in the construction of domestic new build schemes of c.20-100 dwellings.

Planning Information

Terra Nova Construction Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Places Housing Group (GPHG). GPHG now seeks to procure bulk construction materials, specifically bricks, blocks and first and second fix joinery materials, for the new build construction of schemes of c.20-100 domestic dwellings. Terra Nova's programme is currently focused on the Greater Manchester area. GPHG envisages establishing an open framework for the provision of these goods, made up of a number of Lots defined by the category of goods required. This engagement seeks to: a) gauge the numbers of suppliers interested in supplying the various categories of goods across GPHG areas b) assist in determining the number of suppliers required or permitted on each specific lot c) determine what will be the most efficient and appropriate number of lots d) help determine the definitions and scope of the individual lots Responses are sought electronically via reply to an MS Forms survey: https://forms.office.com/e/KG5jq0ZXVN The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Respondents must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Deadline for responses: 4pm 12th June 2026 Great Places reserves the right to extend this deadline at its discretion. Great Places reserves the right to conduct additional pre-market engagement not described in this notice to help meet the objectives of the PME; for example, this may include phone calls, email correspondence, follow up surveys etc. This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and is for preliminary market engagement only. This Survey is intended purely for GPHG to gauge the market & will neither be required for, nor prejudicial to, any subsequent tenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048527-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

44111100 - Bricks

44111600 - Blocks

44220000 - Builders' joinery

44230000 - Builders' carpentry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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