--- title: "Stores Materials" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06801b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06801b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06801b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06801b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES" published: "2026-04-10" --- # Stores Materials Buyer: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06801b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06801b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06801b.json) ## Summary Plymouth Community Homes, the largest social housing landlord in Plymouth, is planning a procurement process entitled "Stores Materials" under the industry category of goods. This process, initially in the planning stage, focuses on acquiring building materials to support the Repairs Department's operations in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The preliminary market engagement (PME) notice has been published, and interested parties must submit their interest by noon on 22nd April 2026. The anticipated completion for the tender is early in 2027. The procurement aims to explore managed services and different commercial options for servicing housing material requirements in Devon and Cornwall, with the legal basis grounded in UK legislation reference 2023/54. The procurement method is yet to be fully determined, with further notices expected by September 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building materials and those capable of providing innovative delivery models and commercial strategies. Particularly well-suited are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate agile supply chain capabilities and provide managed services or unique delivery solutions to support Plymouth Community Homes' operations. With a substantial gross budget of £15,120,000, there is considerable scope for business growth, especially for those looking to expand their operations in the Devon and Cornwall regions. The tender also indicates a seven-year contract period starting in February 2027, which provides long-term engagement potential for selected suppliers. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage early by contacting Plymouth Community Homes for preliminary discussions. ## Notice Introduction Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) currently operates a warehouse and purchases stores materials to support PCH's Repairs Department based in Plymouth and surrounding areas. Ahead of a full procurement process PCH wish to undertake pre-market engagement to explore what suppliers can offer in regard to managed services, and the different commercial options and services available for servicing it's housing material requirements in Devon and Cornwall. 1) Background to Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) We are Plymouth's largest social housing landlord with over 16,000 properties providing homes to over 35,000 people in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. 2) Initial Scope of Requirement. PCH are seeking to understand potential delivery models for supplying materials to its operatives via store(s) / depots. We are interested to hear about different delivery models that are available, commercial approaches and how they would benefit PCH. 3) Engagement Process Initial early discussions with suppliers in the marketplace. 4) Timescale Estimated that the Tender would be completed early 2027. 5) Proposed Route to Market To be determined If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to book a meeting to discuss this, please send an email to procurement@pch.co.uk ### Planning Information PME closes on 22nd April at noon ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032872-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL6 5DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Budshead | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44111000 - Building materials ## Release History - 10 Apr 2026 at 13:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032872-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032872-2026 10th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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