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title: "Materials Merchant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa9b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Materials Merchant

Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa9b

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## Summary

The Riverside Group Limited has announced a procurement process in the planning stage for a "Materials Merchant" service, aimed at providing support for their housing portfolio's responsive repairs, void works, and planned maintenance. This procurement, categorized under the construction materials industry, will occur in Speke, Liverpool, United Kingdom, with a planned contract period starting on March 1, 2027, and extending through to March 1, 2030, with possible renewal until March 2032. The expected value of this tender is £75,000,000 GBP, and it will operate on an open, delivery-led model. Key documents for this tender have been published and the next significant date to watch is October 1, 2026, when future notices will be available, supporting transparency through a planned procurement notice. The procurement will be executed under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of construction materials and related services. With an emphasis on a comprehensive range of materials, including building, plumbing, electrical components, and tools, companies that can provide a full-service solution encompassing logistics, delivery, and van stock management will likely find this tender particularly promising. The open book pricing approach additionally favours competitive pricing strategies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for these organisations to expand their market presence and contribute to a large-scale public undertaking.

## Notice

The Riverside Group intends to procure a materials merchant service to support the delivery of responsive repairs, void works and planned maintenance across its housing portfolio. The requirement comprises the supply of core and non-core building materials, together with a fully integrated service including logistics, delivery, van stock management, branch access where required, stock and catalogue management, and system integration. The service is expected to operate on a delivery-led model, with materials supplied through scheduled deliveries and managed van stock replenishment, supplemented by branch collection for emergency or non-standard items where necessary. The solution must include the provision of management information and reporting, and operate on a transparent open book pricing basis. The contract will cover the provision of a comprehensive range of materials, including general building materials, plumbing and heating components, electrical materials, kitchens and bathrooms, PPE and workwear, tools and plant, and specialist items, with requirements to source non-standard products as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051507-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | SPEKE, LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L24 8RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Garston |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051507-2026
  1st June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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