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title: "Windows and Doors Framework"
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# Windows and Doors Framework

Buyer: EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051692

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## Summary

Efficiency East Midlands Limited (EEM), a sub-central public authority based in the United Kingdom, has completed a "Windows and Doors Framework" procurement process under an open procedure. This framework, valued at a substantial £200,000,000, was initiated by EEM to replace an expiring framework and aims to supply and install UPVC and composite windows and doors to domestic and commercial properties. Split into two main lots and several sub-lots providing both regional and national coverage, the awarded contracts cover both the supply only and the complete supply and installation of these items. The procurement process saw EEM as the contracting authority, and the framework will provide services across various UK regions, with an active contract period from April 2026 to April 2030. The bids were evaluated based on a combination of criteria addressing quality, sustainability, social value, and pricing.

This opportunity creates significant avenues for business growth, particularly for firms involved in fenestration and related trades, such as UPVC and composite window and door manufacturing, supply, and installation. The framework not only encompasses various types of properties but also involves collaboration with numerous other procurement consortia, allowing businesses to leverage expanded networks and market reach. Companies with suitable accreditations and certifications, such as FENSA approval or relevant trade association memberships, stand to benefit the most, as they are equipped to meet the framework’s compliance requirements. The framework's extensive geographical coverage further indicates opportunities for SMEs across the UK seeking long-term collaborations, increasing their market penetration through participation in both direct awards and mini-competitions within the EEM membership network.

## Notice

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) have procured a Windows and Doors Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expire on 17th April 2026. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for the supply only and supply and installation of windows and doors described within the tender documents. Works delivered via this framework will be to domestic and commercial properties. Domestic properties will typically be consisting of a mixture of domestic housing stock, bungalows, blocks of flats, and sheltered housing schemes as well as garages, and depots and any other building owned and/or managed by our membership. Commercial properties will include but not be limited to business units, office buildings, hospitals and care facilities, academies, schools, colleges, universities, education centres, student accommodation, homes and care facilities for older people, children's homes and centres, community centres, leisure centres and gyms, libraries, pavilions, changing rooms and public toilets, outdoor leisure facilities, car parks, industrial units, depots, and garages. The framework was split into the following lots: Lot 1 - Supply only of Windows and Doors Sublot 1 - Midlands Sublot 2 - National Coverage Lot 2 - Supply and Installation of Windows and Doors Sublot 1 - Midlands Sublot 2 - National Coverage Lot 1 was created for the Supply only of UPVC Windows, doors and Composite Doors to a site or sites owned by EEM Members. Lot 2 was created for the Supply and Installation of UPVC Windows, doors and Composite Doors to a site or sites owned by EEM Members. Contractors (and/or subcontractors) will be a Member of a relevant Competent Person Scheme or Trade Association on this Framework, including this requirement gives our Members confidence that they are appointing competent and compliant contractors. This will include but not limited to: *Surveyors are to be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Fenestration Surveying or have the relevant experience to undertake Fenestration Surveying to a high standard. *Health and Safety Certification Accredited by UKAS Accredited Certification Body. Examples: * CHAS/ Exor * SafeSupplier * Acclaim *FENSA Approved Installers * SafeContractor * Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) - General Labour and any CSCS cards relevant to the works being undertaken. The documents were available on Delta eSourcing from Wednesday 8th October 2025 with a submission deadline of Monday 22nd December 2025. The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by the publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreement. Please note that the total potential framework value takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the framework, EEM reserve the right to appoint less than the numbers stated. The framework being procured by EEM on behalf of the organisations that have been accepted as authorised users. Authorised users are classed as any current company law member, any future company law members and any user that has been authorised access to the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and is owned and governed by a small number of organisations who make up our 'Company Law Members', all of which are Contracting Authorities in their own right. Our ownership and governance structure, combined with our Board of Directors and Company Law Members enables us to operate as a contracting authority in our own right. The Framework Agreements being procured by the procurement exercise begun by the publication of the Contract Notice will be entered by EEM as the Contracting Authority which will have undertaken and completed that procurement exercise. Any reference in the Contract Notice or tender documents to Contracting Authority is deemed to be and include a reference to EEM. The organisations entitled to access and use the Framework Agreements to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise by publication of the Contract Notice are: Any current EEM Member - being an organisation which is a Company Law Member of EEM at the date this Contract Notice and being one of the organisations who owns and governs EEM; Any Future Member of EEM, from time to time Company Law Members and The EEM Board may appoint additional organisations to become Company Law Members. All future Members will also be Contracting Authorities in their own right; and; A Framework User - being an organisation who has signed and agreed to the terms of accessing EEM Frameworks and who is authorised to access the frameworks and other public procurement tools provided by EEM. EEM frameworks may be accessed by all publicly funded organisations. Frameworks can be used by any organisation that falls in to one or more of the categories listed below and can be identified through the links provided as users with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The list of potential framework users below is not an exhaustive list of all organisations who can utilise EEM services, access will be granted to any publicly funded organisation. Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, including but not limited to: 1. Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, including but not limited to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registeredproviders-of-social-housing 2. Local Authorities, including but not limited to England and List of councils in Wales. 3. National Health Service (NHS) bodies including NHS Trusts, foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards or Partnerships, GP federations and other health and social care providers within England and Wales. 4. All emergency services including Police Forces, fire and rescue departments and emergency medical services. 5. All education establishments including but not limited to, schools maintained by local authorities, academy trusts, colleges, universities and other further education establishments. 6. Registered Charities with a relevant link to the core purpose and services provided by EEM. 7. Central government departments and their agencies. 8. All other contracting authorities as defined in the Procurement Act 2023

### Lot Information

Supply Only of Windows and Doors

Supply and Installation of Windows and Doors

### Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement process is to conduct preliminary market engagement with potential contractors interested in participating in the upcoming Windows and Doors Framework.
This process will help us understand market capabilities, refine our procurement strategy, and ensure that the framework is structured effectively to meet project requirements.
This preliminary market engagement notice is being used to engage with the market and interested organisations are encouraged to:
- Complete the Windows and Doors Framework market engagement questionnaire to express their interest and provide initial feedback. 
https://forms.office.com/e/XyTdLa0MER (Windows questionnaire)
https://forms.office.com/e/Aym7Yupgr5 (Doors questionnaire)
- Register interest in attending a meet the buyer session tenders@eem.org.uk.
Interested organisations should note the questionnaire link will expire on 16th June 2025. This is also the deadline to register your interest in the meet the buyer sessions. The details contained within this notice are provisional and are subject to change.
This is a preliminary market engagement notice, and the tender documents are NOT available at this stage. EEM expect to release the tender in October 2025 on Delta e-sourcing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046285-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| Awards value | £200,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £200,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED |
| Locality | ALFRETON |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE55 2DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Bolsover |
| Electoral ward | South Normanton East |
| Westminster constituency | Bolsover |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALTERNATIVE WINDOWS (LEEDS; ASHI GROUP; CLEARVIEW GLAZIERS; GRAHAM HOLMES ASTRASEAL; KINGFISHER UPVC WINDOWS & DOORS; NATIONWIDE WINDOWS; SPECIALIST BUILDING CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44221000 - Windows, doors and related items
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 45421110 - Installation of door and window frames
- 45421111 - Installation of door frames
- 45421112 - Installation of window frames
- 45421120 - Installation of thresholds
- 45421130 - Installation of doors and windows
- 45421131 - Installation of doors
- 45421132 - Installation of windows

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046285-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026365-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 13:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063320-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 10:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045138-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 09:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022488-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046285-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026365-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063320-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045138-2025
  1st August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022488-2025
  19th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.alternativewindows.com
- http://www.assetfineline.co.uk
- http://www.astraseal.com
- http://www.carsonpowell.co.uk
- http://www.directdoors-windows.co.uk
- http://www.kingfisherwindows.co.uk
- http://www.nationwidewindows.co.uk
- http://www.wrekinwindows.co.uk/
- https://eem.org.uk/
- https://eem.org.uk/membership/members
- https://forms.office.com/e/Aym7Yupgr5
- https://forms.office.com/e/XyTdLa0MER
- https://www.anglian-building.co.uk/
- https://www.clearviewglaziers.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registeredproviders-of-social-housing
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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