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title: "Material Framework- Preliminary Market Engagement."
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# Material Framework- Preliminary Market Engagement.

Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697f0

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## Summary

Orbit Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a Materials Framework aimed at supplying construction materials and associated items. The engagement process for this tender includes a series of webinars scheduled in May and June 2026, with the preliminary notice released on 13th May 2026. Potential suppliers are invited to partake in this market engagement exercise, offering a chance to provide feedback on the framework structure, which targets the procurement of goods largely within the construction industry. The procurement framework intends to streamline the supply chain for materials needed across several regions in the UK, with a focus on Coventry and its surrounding areas, and is anticipated to run from December 2026 to December 2030.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply, and delivery of construction and building materials. With a focus on sustainability and value-for-money supply routes, businesses specialising in goods like facing bricks, timber products, ironmongery, and construction machinery hire can leverage this framework to establish longstanding relationships with the buying organisation. The structured lot system, including lots for different construction materials and services, facilitates participation by smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers will benefit from a mixed procurement approach of mini-competitions and direct awards, fostering a competitive yet supportive environment for business development.

## Notice

Please download the project brief & survey Questionnaire. Orbit Group and Orbit Homes are planning to go to market for a Materials Framework. This framework will be for the manufacture (where applicable) supply and delivery of direct build project specific plotted materials. It is intended to provide a resilient, compliant and value-for-money supply route that supports project specifications, cost control, project build programs, certainty and quality across a significant and sustained pipeline of new build and regeneration activity. Suppliers appointed to this framework will be expected to support Orbit's objectives around reliability of supply, technical compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement, working in partnership to help deliver safe, affordable and high-quality homes for Orbit customers. This procurement supports the delivery of the Orbit Homes Strategy 2030, which sets out a focused, sustainable and financially robust approach to new housing delivery and regeneration across the Orbit Group. The strategy aligns Orbit Homes more closely with the wider Group's objectives and long-term financial plan recognising the need to respond to challenging market conditions, planning reform, and increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes. The closed framework will comprise of the following Lots and run over 4 years. Potential suppliers will be invited to tender for any of the lots listed below. Lot 1- Facing Bricks, Brick Arches and Brick Specials Lot 2- Thermal and Concrete Blocks Lot 3- Timber Joists and Trusses - design, manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 4- Thermally Broken Lintels and Steel Lot 5- Soffit, Fascia, GRP and Cladding - design, manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 6- Stone Cils manufacture, supply and delivery Lot 7- Internal Doors and Linings Lot 8- First and Second Fix Timbers Lot 9- Ironmongery Lot 10- Staircases Lot 11- Garage Doors Lot 12- Small Plant Hire Lot 13- Forklift Hire Lot 14- Fuel - Construction use only The estimated lot values will be made clear when the tender is launched which is anticipated to be July to September 2026. The ordering model will be a mix of mini competitions and direct awards. Please note the above lot structure may change subject to the feedback from this market engagement exercise.

### Planning Information

Formats & Timing of the Engagement
Orbit have considered the market's resources, the time and cost of engagement and the prevention of barriers to participation. Orbit have decided that the format of the engagement will be:
1. A one & half hour webinar with interested suppliers to present Orbit's planned Materials Framework and take feedback. The webinar will include a Q&A session
• Orbit Presentations 30 minutes
• Q&A 45 minutes
• Summary 15 minutes
Orbit will allow sufficient time for participants to prepare for and participate in the engagement. An outline timeline for this Market Engagement process is detailed below:
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Released 13th May 2026
Webinars 10.00am to 12.00pm:
1) Tuesday 26th May 2026
2) Friday 29th May 2026
Interested parties are required to submit the following:
1) Please confirm which webinar date you prefer.
2) Provide an Email Address and we will send a Teams invitation via the ProContact portal.
Please note: a maximum of 25 participants will be invited to the webinar on a first-come, first-served basis.
Orbit reserve the right to invite more participants to take part in additional webinars should resources permit.
Those Participants which are not invited or cannot attend the webinar are invited to submit observations or complete the survey in writing via the messaging options, which will be taken into account as part of this Market Engagement exercise.
Full information is available in the market engagement brief, which can be found on the Procontract portal:
https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=75797030-b74e-f111-813c-005056b64545
or if you are new to procontract use link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
The Notice has been published on 13th May 2026
Expressions of interest can be raised in the period up to and including 11th June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059784-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wyken |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 44200000 - Structural products
- 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059784-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 14:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044019-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059784-2026
  25th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044019-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=75797030-b74e-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313519108808057?p=gxp8o2OCgSPXsVlGwe
- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/361336001345048?p=8szKV5P0wYxeydXx5n
- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/367437134072646?p=9bwVr8A8e8eK6zpc91
- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/392124880957492?p=WVdI9aN2b66oSw6cn3
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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