Materials Framework
Orbit Group Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
Orbit Group Limited is looking for suppliers for energy work (East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England).
It is a framework worth up to £85,700,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 25 January 2027.
It is split into 28 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 midday, Monday 19 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, Monday 12 October 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Monday 19 October 2026
How bids are scored
Price 60% · Quality 40%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £85,700,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
This Procurement is designed to establish a Closed Framework through an Open Procedure in line with PA23 for the supply, design, manufacture, delivery and/ or hire of building materials, associated products, equipment and construction fuel for Orbit Group Limited and any other Authority Group member entitled to use the Framework Agreement. It is intended to provide a resilient, compliant and value-for-money supply route that supports Orbit Homes (2020) Limited and the wider Orbit Group in delivering safe, affordable, high-quality and sustainable homes. The Framework will consist of 28 individual Lots for the supply of key materials used in the construction and regeneration of our homes.…Read the full description
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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: procontract.due-north.com.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 12 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Midlands - Facing Bricks, Brick Arches and Brick Specials 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply facing bricks, brick arches and brick specials in accordance with planning requirements, technical specifications, product schedules and site programmes. | — | £7,900,000 |
| Midlands - Thermal and Concrete Blocks 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply thermal and concrete blocks in accordance with drawings, U value requirements, technical specifications and product schedules. | — | £4,100,000 |
| Midlands - Timber Joists and Trusses, design, manufacture, supply and delivery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversDesign, manufacture, supply and delivery of all timber joists, engineered joists and roof trusses as per house type. Submissions must address design basis, drawings, calculations where required, inclusion checklist, bracing, wall plates, metalwork, restraint straps, protection kits, stairwell protection where applicable, offload restrictions, delivery assumptions and approval process. | — | £5,100,000 |
| Midlands - Thermally Broken Lintels and Steel 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply thermally broken lintels, steel products and associated items. | — | £1,900,000 |
| Midlands - Soffit, Fascia, GRP and Cladding, design, manufacture, supply and delivery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply soffit, fascia, GRP and cladding products. Commodity elements may be priced using product schedules. GRP, cladding and plotted or design-led items must be priced using drawings, elevations, plot schedules, fixing assumptions, colour and finish requirements, certification requirements and inclusion checklists. | — | £1,800,000 |
| Midlands - Stone Cills manufacture, supply and delivery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversManufacture, supply and deliver stone cills in accordance with drawings, profiles, sizes, finishes and technical specification. | — | £170,000 |
| Midlands - Internal Doors and Linings 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply internal doors and linings in accordance with tenure specifications, house type schedules, drawings and project requirements. | — | £1,300,000 |
| Midlands - First and Second Fix Timbers 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply first and second fix timbers, associated sheet materials and finishing materials where specified. | — | £2,100,000 |
| Midlands - Ironmongery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply ironmongery in accordance with specifications, door schedules and tenure requirements. Schedules must capture social rent handles, house number plaques and loft access doors or loft traps where included. | — | £245,000 |
| Midlands - Staircases 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversDesign, manufacture, supply and delivery of all staircases in accordance with drawings, specifications, house type information and approved design submissions. | — | £945,000 |
| Midlands - Garage Doors 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply garage doors in accordance with project schedules, drawings and specifications. | — | £590,000 |
| Midlands - Small Plant Hire 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversProvide small plant hire in accordance with the equipment list, site requirements and hire schedule. Pricing must include weekly hire rates, pro rata treatment for additional days, delivery, collection, maintenance, replacement, breakdown support, safety documentation and low emission or electric alternatives where available. | — | £1,800,000 |
| Midlands - Forklift and Telehandler Hire 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversProvide hire in accordance with the equipment list, site requirements and hire schedule. Pricing must include weekly hire rates, pro rata treatment for additional days, delivery, collection, maintenance, replacement, breakdown support, safety documentation and low emission or electric alternatives where available. | — | £950,000 |
| Midlands - Fuel, construction use only 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversProvide fuel for construction use only as per technical specification. | Energy and utilities | £920,000 |
| East - Facing Bricks, Brick Arches and Brick Specials 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply facing bricks, brick arches and brick specials in accordance with planning requirements, technical specifications, product schedules and site programmes in the East. | — | £14,700,000 |
| East - Thermal and Concrete Blocks 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply thermal and concrete blocks in accordance with drawings, U value requirements, technical specifications and product schedules in the East. | — | £7,700,000 |
| East - Timber Joists and Trusses, design, manufacture, supply and delivery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversDesign, manufacture, supply and delivery of all timber joists, engineered joists and roof trusses as per house type in the East. | — | £9,500,000 |
| East - Thermally Broken Lintels and Steel 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply thermally broken lintels, steel products and associated items in the East. | — | £3,700,000 |
| East - Soffit, Fascia, GRP and Cladding, design, manufacture, supply and delivery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply soffit, fascia, GRP and cladding products in the East. Commodity elements may be priced using product schedules. GRP, cladding and plotted or design-led items must be priced using drawings, elevations, plot schedules, fixing assumptions, colour and finish requirements, certification requirements and inclusion checklists. | — | £3,400,000 |
| East - Stone Cils manufacture, supply and delivery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversManufacture, supply and deliver stone cills in accordance with drawings, profiles, sizes, finishes and technical specification in the East. | — | £317,000 |
| East - Internal Doors and Linings 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply internal doors and linings in accordance with tenure specifications, house type schedules, drawings and project requirements in the East. | — | £2,500,000 |
| East - First and Second Fix Timbers 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply first and second fix timbers, associated sheet materials and finishing materials where specified in the East. | — | £3,800,000 |
| East - Ironmongery 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply ironmongery in accordance with specifications, door schedules and tenure requirements in the East. | — | £455,000 |
| East - Staircases 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversDesign, manufacture, supply and delivery of all staircases in accordance with drawings, specifications, house type information and approved design submissions in the East. | — | £1,800,000 |
| East - Garage Doors 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversSupply garage doors in accordance with project schedules, drawings and specifications in the East. | — | £1,100,000 |
| East - Small Plant Hire 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversProvide small plant hire in accordance with the equipment list, site requirements and hire schedule. Pricing must include weekly hire rates, pro rata treatment for additional days, delivery, collection, maintenance, replacement, breakdown support, safety documentation and low emission or electric alternatives where available in the East. | — | £3,400,000 |
| East - Forklift and Telehandler Hire 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversProvide hire in accordance with the equipment list, site requirements and hire schedule. Pricing must include weekly hire rates, pro rata treatment for additional days, delivery, collection, maintenance, replacement, breakdown support, safety documentation and low emission or electric alternatives where available in the East. | — | £1,800,000 |
| East - Fuel, construction use only 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2031 What this lot coversProvide fuel for construction use only as per technical specification in the East. | Energy and utilities | £1,700,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 088503-2026
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From notice 088503-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.