--- title: "Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber Buyer: GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069f8b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Great Places Housing Group Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, located in Manchester, UK. The tender titled "Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber" falls under the industry category of building and construction materials, specifically targeting regions UKD and UKE3. This procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 26th May 2026, with a preliminary market engagement deadline set for 12th June 2026. The process seeks to establish an open framework agreement for supplying various bulk construction materials to be used in the construction of domestic dwellings, ranging from 20 to 100 units, particularly in the Greater Manchester area. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the building materials sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to create several lots, potentially accommodating multiple suppliers. The scope includes supply of bricks, blocks, and timber materials, aligning with CPV codes for building joinery and carpentry. Successful engagement in this tender process could secure a position within a lucrative supply network valued at £15 million, covering a strategic period from 15th October 2026 to 14th October 2034. Businesses with a strong capability in supplying bulk construction materials and those looking to expand their footprint in the Greater Manchester area will find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths. ## Notice Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) envisages conducting an Open Procurement on behalf of its new-build domestic construction subsidiary Terra Nova Construction. To this end, GPHG expects to establish an open framework for the supply of bulk building materials, including bricks, concrete blocks, first and second fix timber, for use in the construction of domestic new build schemes of c.20-100 dwellings. ### Planning Information Terra Nova Construction Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Places Housing Group (GPHG). GPHG now seeks to procure bulk construction materials, specifically bricks, blocks and first and second fix joinery materials, for the new build construction of schemes of c.20-100 domestic dwellings. Terra Nova's programme is currently focused on the Greater Manchester area. GPHG envisages establishing an open framework for the provision of these goods, made up of a number of Lots defined by the category of goods required. This engagement seeks to: a) gauge the numbers of suppliers interested in supplying the various categories of goods across GPHG areas b) assist in determining the number of suppliers required or permitted on each specific lot c) determine what will be the most efficient and appropriate number of lots d) help determine the definitions and scope of the individual lots Responses are sought electronically via reply to an MS Forms survey: https://forms.office.com/e/KG5jq0ZXVN The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Respondents must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Deadline for responses: 4pm 12th June 2026 Great Places reserves the right to extend this deadline at its discretion. Great Places reserves the right to conduct additional pre-market engagement not described in this notice to help meet the objectives of the PME; for example, this may include phone calls, email correspondence, follow up surveys etc. This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and is for preliminary market engagement only. This Survey is intended purely for GPHG to gauge the market & will neither be required for, nor prejudicial to, any subsequent tenders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048527-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M21 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Chorlton Park | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE3 South Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44111100 - Bricks - 44111600 - Blocks - 44220000 - Builders' joinery - 44230000 - Builders' carpentry ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 10:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048527-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 14:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047234-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048527-2026 26th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047234-2026 21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/KG5jq0ZXVN - https://www.greatplaces.org.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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