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CHIC Kitchen Materials Framework 2026-30

Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC) · Housing

In brief

Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC) is looking for suppliers for furniture work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £90,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 21 December 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 50% · Social Value 10% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 11 bids per contract for this buyer (from 29 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £90,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

Suppliers pay a fee of 4% of the value of work won through this framework.

What the notice says

This framework is being established to provide CHIC Members with compliant access to kitchen products, associated services and specialist kitchen solutions across a range of housing, asset management, refurbishment and development projects. The framework shall operate for a period of 4 years commencing in 2026 and expiring in 2030. The framework is divided into three Lots: • Lot 1 – Supply Only • Lot 2 – Supply and Manufacturer Fit (New build residential properties only) • Lot 3 – Design and Supply of Commercial / Communal Kitchen Products, Appliances and Catering Equipment The framework may be utilised by CHIC Members for: • Affordable Homes; • Shared Ownership Properties; • Repairs and Maintenance; • Void Properties; • Asset Management Programmes; • Planned Investment Programmes; • Refurbishment Programmes; • New Homes / New Build Residential Properties; • Commercial or Communal Kitchen Environments (Lot 3 only).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 22 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £90,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 3 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Kitchen Supply Only 21 December 2026 to 20 December 2030 What this lot covers Lot 1 – Kitchen Supply Only Lot 1 covers the manufacture, supply, packing, delivery and provision of product information, warranties and replacement components for domestic kitchen units and associated products. Installation shall be undertaken by the Member, Principal Contractor or others.	Furniture	£48,000,000
Kitchen Supply and Manufacturer Fit 21 December 2026 to 20 December 2030 What this lot covers Lot 2 – Supply and Manufacturer Fit Lot 2 covers the supply, delivery, receipt and manufacturer fitting of kitchen units, worktops, upstands, splashbacks, plinths, trims, panels and associated kitchen components for New Homes / new build residential properties only.	Furniture	£12,000,000
Design and Supply of Commercial / Communal Kitchen Products, Appliances and Catering Equipment 21 December 2026 to 20 December 2030 What this lot covers Lot 3 – Design and Supply of Commercial / Communal Kitchen Products, Appliances and Catering Equipment. Lot 3 is a standalone specialist Lot covering commercial and communal kitchen products, fabricated kitchen components, appliances, catering equipment and associated accessories. The scope, exclusions and technical requirements applicable to Lot 3 are set out exclusively in the separate Lot 3 Specification.	Furniture	£30,000,000

Timeline

11 May 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 042977-2026
22 July 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 068948-2026
25 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 080693-2026
11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086192-2026
11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086194-2026

About the buyer

Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)Last 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)

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From notice 042977-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 May 2026, last updated 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.