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Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply Framework

CIRRUS CONSORTIUM C/O COASTLINE HOUSING LIMITED

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05 Jun 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Cirrus Consortium, represented by Coastline Housing Limited, is planning the procurement process for the seventh iteration of the Cirrus Consortium Materials Framework (CCMF). The framework is designed for supplying materials, such as electrical supplies, construction equipment, and paints across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKK, among others. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement activities scheduled. Interested parties are invited to register their interest by 3rd July 2026, with further engagement activities anticipated to occur in late July and August 2026. The current framework aims to replace its successful predecessor, with an estimated value of £750 million, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 requirements. The procurement process will eventually transition to the tender stage, with the formal tender notice expected by 21st September 2026, and the framework is set to commence from 5th February 2027.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of construction materials, machinery, and related services. Suppliers offering managed stores and services, adept at handling large-scale frameworks, and capable of meeting diverse geographic demands are well-positioned to compete. The participation in preliminary market engagement sessions can benefit interested suppliers by providing insights into the tender specifications and process. Being a part of this wide-reaching framework allows businesses to establish long-term supply arrangements with various public sector bodies, including local authorities and NHS Trusts, thereby fostering significant business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply Framework

Notice Description

The Cirrus Consortium is a procurement consortium with members including Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities, ALMOs and NHS Trusts. The Cirrus Consortium is beginning Preliminary Market Engagement as part of the procurement process for the next version of the Cirrus Consortium Materials Framework (CCMF). This will replace the existing and highly successful materials framework, which had an estimated total value of PS750m ex VAT. In compliance with Procurement Act 2023, Coastline Housing are the principle contracting authority for the establishment of this framework and Cirrus Purchasing Ltd are the managing agent on behalf of the Cirrus Consortium.

Planning Information

Cirrus Purchasing will undertake a programme of preliminary market engagement to inform the design and development of the seventh version of the Cirrus Consortium Materials Framework (CCMF7). If you are interested in taking part, please register using the appropriate link below by 3rd July 2026. Note that there is a separate form for Suppliers and Buyers. Registering an interest does not equal a commitment to tender for the opportunity, and participation in any engagement activity will not confer any advantage in the subsequent tender process. Due to the anticipated level of interest, Cirrus Purchasing reserves the right to limit the number of participants in individual engagement activities. Registering an interest does not guarantee an invitation to a specific session. Further details of each activity, including dates, format and joining instructions, will be provided to registered participants in due course. SUPPLIERS We plan to engage with suppliers via: - At least one webinar for suppliers covering the basics of the framework, how to bid on the opportunity and how the tender and evaluation process works. This session is anticipated to take place in late July/August 2026 - One-to-one conversations with suppliers to understand their offer, particularly around managed stores and managed services Register your interest in supplier market engagement here: https://forms.gle/mJsZiugbJov3s7367 BUYERS We plan to engage with buyers via: - Virtual buyer sessions for contracting authorities and existing Consortium members to feed into the framework design - An in-person regional session for contracting authorities to provide input - date to be confirmed Register your interest in buyer market engagement here: https://forms.gle/3ysrw7EoZp3am4x68

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aea6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053306-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

39190000 - Wallpaper and other coverings

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44212310 - Scaffolding

44510000 - Tools

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2027 - 4 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIRRUS CONSORTIUM C/O COASTLINE HOUSING LIMITED
Additional Buyers

CIRRUS PURCHASING 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
REDRUTH
Postcode
TR15 3RQ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
West Kirby and Thurstaston
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

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