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CPU 8630 Supply of Ironmongery & Fixings

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 £2,083,333 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 23 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 4pm, Monday 9 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 23 November 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 79 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 £2,083,333 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 August 2030.

What the notice says

Nottingham City Council Housing Services is seeking tenders from suitable entities for inclusion on a single supplier framework for the supply of Ironmongery and fixings. The products covered by this tender are: • Fasteners • Nails • Screws • Bolts • Locks • Latches • Sealants & adhesives • Drill bits • Miscellaneous accessories and materials

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 10 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,083,333 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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 4pm, Monday 9 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097782-2026
26 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100940-2026

About the buyer

Nottingham City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

229

Awards

142

Suppliers it has used most

Framework Housing Association4 contracts
Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd T/A Heidelberg Materials Contr4 contracts
Trust Utility Management Ltd4 contracts
Huws Gray Ltd3 contracts
Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited3 contracts
Robinson's Paver Hire Limited3 contracts
Thomas Bow Limited3 contracts
9 Property Group Limited2 contracts

All tenders and awards from Nottingham City Council

From notice 097782-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026, last updated 26 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 26 October 2026.