Property Maintenance & Construction Materials
Great Places Housing Group · Housing
In brief
Great Places Housing Group is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (North West, Yorkshire and the Humber).
It is a framework worth up to £32,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 8 years, starting 16 November 2026.
It is split into 11 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, Friday 2 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
- 11:59pm, Saturday 29 August 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 2 October 2026
How bids are scored
Quality Assessment 20% · Price Evaluation 80%
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 £32,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Tender documents
The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2034.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.
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 11:59pm, Saturday 29 August 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Factors 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversCables, wiring and containment systems; switches, sockets and distribution components; lighting products and lamps; testing equipment; electrical fittings, connectors and associated installation accessories; electrical heaters and radiators; power tools. | Printing | £10,125,000 |
| Paint & Decorating Materials 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversEmulsion, silk and gloss paints for wood, metal and plaster, including fungicidal, mould- and stain-blocking coatings; brushes, rollers, scrapers and sanding materials; caulks, sealants, fillers and general decorating ancillaries. | — | £1,950,000 |
| Roofing Materials 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversRoof tiles, slates, roofing fixings, flashings and weatherproofing products; associated tools and accessories. | — | £980,000 |
| General Builders' Merchants 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversCement, aggregates and concrete products; plaster, plasterboard and insulation; general construction materials, consumables and site ancillaries; screws, nails, glues & other fixings, fillers and sealants; power tools. | — | £9,300,000 |
| Plumbers' Merchants 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversPipes, fittings and valves in plastic and metal; sanitary ware and fixtures including taps, traps and wastes; electric showers; heating components; sealants and jointing compounds; plumbing tools and installation ancillaries. | — | £7,270,000 |
| Hardware & Ironmongery 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversLocks, hinges and door furniture; brackets, chains and metal fittings; access hardware; general-purpose ironmongery and associated accessories. | — | £1,715,000 |
| Cleaning and Janitorial Products 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversCleaning chemicals and detergents for domestic and commercial use; disinfectants and sanitation products; wipes, cloths and mops; waste management products; cleaning equipment and consumables. | — | £1,200,000 |
| General Timber Supplies 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversStructural and treated timber; sheet materials including plywood, MDF and chipboard; mouldings and joinery timber; fencing and landscaping timber; associated fixings and woodcare products. | — | £1,280,000 |
| Windows & Doors 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversInternal and external doors; window units in timber, uPVC and aluminium; glazing products; frames, seals and fittings; and associated hardware, fixings and installation accessories. | — | £4,070,000 |
| Tiling Supplies 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversWall and floor tiles in ceramic, porcelain and natural stone; adhesives, grouts and leveling compounds; trims and edging; tile cutters and tools; and associated installation ancillaries. | — | £220,000 |
| Building Plastics 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2034 What this lot coversuPVC and plastic building products including bathroom panels, cladding, fascias, soffits and guttering; drainage and ducting systems; sealants, fixings and other associated accessories. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £328,000 |
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069314-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073690-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 075953-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 079677-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 087505-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
8Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Cara E P S Limited1 contract
- Draincare Manchester Ltd1 contract
- Gos Heating Limited1 contract
- M & J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd1 contract
- NRT Building Services Group Limited1 contract
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From notice 069314-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2025, last updated 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.