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title: "CHIC Merchants Framework 2026-34"
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# CHIC Merchants Framework 2026-34

Buyer: COMMUNITIES & HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LTD (CHIC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052589

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## Summary

The Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC), a centralised procurement authority based in Birmingham, has completed the CHIC Merchants Framework for 2026-34. This substantial procurement, with a gross contract value of £1.94 billion, targets the supply and delivery of building materials, including plumbing, heating, electrical goods, and materials for retrofitting, painting, and general construction. This open procedure commenced with the award stage on 25th June 2026, following a formal contract signing on 26th May 2026. The procurement process, conducted under the open procurement method and aligned with GPA guidelines, is strategically aimed at enhancing construction efficiency and sustainability across the UK, expecting to remain operational until May 2034.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers and SMEs across the UK construction industry, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive materials and services. Suppliers offering integrated and innovative solutions regarding van stock management software, energy management, and waste management services may find significant growth potential through this framework. Businesses equipped to handle varied disciplines and provide responsive repair solutions are well-suited to thrive under this framework, promoting job creation and economic development within the industry. The competitiveness fostered by CHIC’s framework agreement, which includes provisions for mini-competitions and direct awards, ensures price transparency and market-relevant adjustments, benefitting both buyers and suppliers.

## Notice

CHIC, acting on behalf of its Members (and others in other Consortia or as individuals who become CHIC Members over time) is procuring a Framework for supply, delivery of building materials which may include but not limited to those used for: plumbing and heating, retrofitting, painting and decorating, ironmongery, timber, flooring, glazing, roofing general building, retrofitting, electrical products, painting and decorating, including distribution, with the options to provide managed stores, van stock and tools & plant hire.

### Lot Information

Plumbing

Electrical

General Building (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)

Managed Stores (Optional Plumbing and Electrical)

Merchant Consortia Managed Store

Painting & Decorating

Specialist Materials

Tools

Hire

Waste Management

Retro Fit Materials

Van Stock Software

### Planning Information

The merchants and material supply sector has faced disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic and increased UK import costs, leading to raw material price hikes and market volatility. The merchant market has evolved in recent years through mergers and consolidations, reducing the number of merchants but strengthening some specialised solutions.
CHIC and EN have therefore started to shape a new merchants framework to be procured later this year and to be fully operational from 2026. We wanted to consult out stakeholders to test whether the lot structure of the framework and the procurement process are reflective of current needs and expectations.
We therefore hosted two roundtable market consultation events during 2024:
• Rotherham – Tuesday 11th June
• Milton Keynes – Thursday 13th June
These were attended by a range of consortia stakeholders, including:
• Members
• National merchants
• Regional / Local merchants
• Materials manufacturers
• Distributors or other suppliers
After a summary of the utilisation of the current framework, there was a briefing of forthcoming changes arising from the Procurement Act 2023, which became operational in February 2025. Delegates were asked to consider and advise on a range of specific questions.
The context will be a single framework, procured by CHIC for its own members and those of EN, where framework support – the consortia managed services – is a combined service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059858-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 25 May 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,944,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,944,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,600,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMUNITIES & HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LTD (CHIC) |
| Additional buyers | COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED; COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC); COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED [CHIC]; EFFICIENCY NORTH |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 6DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | 4WARD GROUP; A & B TRADE PAINT SUPPLIES; BRADFORDS BUILDING SUPPLIES; CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS; CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS; EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL; GAP GROUP; GRANT & STONE; HUWS GRAY; INVENTOR-E; J.P.MCDOUGALL & CO.LIMITED; M. K. M. BUILDING SUPPLIES; NATIONAL MERCHANT BUYING SOCIETY; PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS; PROTECTIVE WEAR SUPPLIES; REXEL; SCREWFIX DIRECT; SIG TRADING; STARK BUILDING MATERIALS; STOCK RIGHT NOW; TEEK IT; THE HIRE SERVICE COMPANY TRADING; TRAVIS PERKINS TRADING; UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES; WASTE WIDE; WOLSELEY; YESSS (B) ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 03419100 - Timber products
- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 14820000 - Glass
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31518300 - Rooflights
- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 38622000 - Mirrors
- 39715200 - Heating equipment
- 39715300 - Plumbing equipment
- 39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances
- 39721310 - Air heaters
- 42113130 - Condenser air-cooling systems
- 42512510 - Dampers
- 42520000 - Ventilation equipment
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42943100 - Refrigeration coils
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 44111000 - Building materials
- 44111700 - Tiles
- 44112210 - Solid flooring
- 44112500 - Roofing materials
- 44115100 - Ducting
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 44141000 - Conduit
- 44212381 - Cladding
- 44221100 - Windows
- 44316000 - Ironmongery
- 44322000 - Cable accessories
- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items
- 44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44810000 - Paints
- 45222100 - Waste-treatment plant construction work
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48217200 - Minicomputer transaction processing software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059858-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 16:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044154-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008431-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079644-2025
- 3 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079395-2025
- 23 Oct 2025 at 13:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067851-2025
- 23 Oct 2025 at 12:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067807-2025
- 24 May 2025 at 10:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027271-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059858-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044154-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008431-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079644-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079395-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067851-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067807-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027271-2025
  24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/chic/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=3d246691-663a-4625-86a6-caa67399f347
- https://www.chicltd.co.uk/
- https://www.efficiencynorth.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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