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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of plumbing materials, as part of an open procurement process. The tender, identified as "Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Plumbing Materials," falls under the goods category and is governed by the Competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKN region. Interested parties should be aware that submissions close on 26th August 2026, and any enquiries must be made by 19th August 2026. The value of the contract is estimated at a gross amount of £2,343,600. This active tender is currently in the tender stage, with a contract period slated to begin on 2nd November 2026 and conclude on 1st November 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the plumbing materials industry to secure a spot on a lucrative framework with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Businesses capable of providing high-quality plumbing supplies on competitive terms will find this to be a ripe opportunity for growth; in particular, those prepared to engage in this competitive flexible procedure will benefit. With the award criteria focused solely on cost, competitive pricing will be a critical factor in securing an award. This framework agreement will enable successful suppliers to expand their market reach and establish a reliable income stream through ongoing supply contracts.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Plumbing Materials

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d94f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072926-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

44115210 - Plumbing materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,953,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,953,000 £1M-£10M
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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