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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has issued a tender for a framework agreement focused on the supply and delivery of glass and glazing materials. Operating from Belfast, this public authority is calling for interested companies to participate in an open, competitive flexible procurement procedure. The relevant industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically targeting the glass sector. The tender, identified as "P1220", remains active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 19th August 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 26th August 2026. This framework is managed within the guidelines of the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, with award decisions expected by 19th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and distribution of glass and glazing products to secure a long-term partnership with a central government authority. Ideal candidates for this procurement are those capable of fulfilling requirements across the United Kingdom, given the delivery region specified as UKN. With an emphasis on cost-effectiveness, the framework aims to award placements based solely on cost criteria. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and efficient delivery solutions will find this an excellent chance to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a key public sector buyer for the contract period extending from November 2026 to November 2029.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Glass and Glazing Materials

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of glass and glazing materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d944
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072925-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14820000 - Glass

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 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 IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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