{"id":882279,"date":"2026-01-01T02:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T08:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/01\/chic-launches-1-9bn-building-materials-supply-framework\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T02:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T08:24:23","slug":"chic-launches-1-9bn-building-materials-supply-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/01\/chic-launches-1-9bn-building-materials-supply-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"CHIC launches \u00a31.9bn building materials supply framework"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) has launched procurement for a building materials supply framework worth up to \u00a31.94bn.<\/p>\n

Running from May 2026 to April 2034, the eight-year framework will cover the supply and delivery of materials including plumbing, electrical, retrofitting, ironmongery, glazing, roofing, timber and flooring.<\/p>\n

Painting and decorating materials, managed stores, tools and plant hire are also included.<\/p>\n

CHIC is procuring the framework on behalf of its members, along with Efficiency North and other public sector clients that may join during its lifetime.<\/p>\n

The contract will be available to CHIC members\u2019 directly managed workforces and external contractors delivering responsive repairs, void maintenance, planned works, retrofit schemes and compliance work.<\/p>\n

The framework comprises a dozen lots, with the largest by value \u2013 \u00a3984m \u2013 covering retrofit materials. Other high-value lots include general building materials (\u00a3186m), plumbing products (\u00a3167m), and electrical goods (\u00a3152m).<\/p>\n

A lot for specialist materials has been valued at \u00a3158m, while painting and decorating materials are expected to account for \u00a372m.<\/p>\n

A managed-store lot for consortia of merchants is forecast to be worth \u00a3153.6m, and separate lots cover waste management, van stock software and tool hire.<\/p>\n

A maximum 4 per cent fee may be charged to suppliers.<\/p>\n

Suppliers may be required to provide services through over-the-counter branches, delivered services or bespoke managed stores, depending on the lot.<\/p>\n

Contractors will be expected to submit core price lists and catalogues during the tender stage.<\/p>\n

Prices will be reviewed quarterly to reflect market conditions, with members able to run mini-competitions for specific projects.<\/p>\n

CHIC said the extended eight-year term is necessary due to the time and investment required to integrate IT systems between suppliers and contracting authorities.<\/p>\n

The deadline for expressions of interest is 3 February 2026.<\/p>\n

A contract award is expected on 15 April 2026.<\/p>\n

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CHIC framework lots<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Plumbing \u2013 \u00a3166.8m<\/li>\n
  2. Electrical \u2013 \u00a3152.4m<\/li>\n
  3. General building materials (optional plumbing and electrical) \u2013 \u00a3186m<\/li>\n
  4. Managed stores (optional plumbing and electrical) \u2013 \u00a312m<\/li>\n
  5. Merchant consortia managed store \u2013 \u00a3153.6m<\/li>\n
  6. Painting and decorating \u2013 \u00a372m<\/li>\n
  7. Specialist materials \u2013 \u00a3158.4m<\/li>\n
  8. Tools \u2013 \u00a312m<\/li>\n
  9. Hire (tools and plant) \u2013 \u00a330m<\/li>\n
  10. Waste management \u2013 \u00a312m<\/li>\n
  11. Retrofit materials \u2013 \u00a3984m<\/li>\n
  12. Van stock software \u2013 \u00a34.8m<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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