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CPU 8386 Supply of UPVC Mouldings

Nottingham City Council · Local authority

In brief

Nottingham City Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (East Midlands).

It is a framework worth up to £666,667 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 23 November 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 13 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: midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 13 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 70% · Quality 30%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 70 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 £666,667 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2030.

What the notice says

Nottingham City Council is seeking a single, suitable supplier for inclusion on a framework for the supply of UPVC mouldings. The products covered by this tender are: i) Trims & Finishing ii) Fascia, Soffit & Boards iii) Guttering Systems iv) Downpipes & Drainage v) Roofline & Roofing Accessories vi) Reveal & Cover Finishes vii) Cleaning & Consumables viii)PVC cleaner & glass cleaner

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 14 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £666,667 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
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: www.eastmidstenders.org.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 13 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

14 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086813-2026

About the buyer

Nottingham City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

191

Awards

109

Suppliers it has used most

Framework Housing Association4 contracts
Huws Gray Ltd3 contracts
Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited3 contracts
9 Property Group Limited2 contracts
Campbell Tickell Limited2 contracts
DG Private Hire Ltd2 contracts
Ice Creates Limited2 contracts
J C Balls & Sons Limited2 contracts

All tenders and awards from Nottingham City Council

From notice 086813-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.