Building Materials Framework

In this framework

Concrete
Heat Exchanger
Electrical Supplies
Doors and Joinery
Insulation
High Visibility Waistcoat
Kitchen sink and tap
Screw bit
Plumbing Supplies
Windows
Inventory and Asset Management System
Face Mask Respirator

STAR Procurement and The Procurement Partnership Ltd have completed an PCR2015 compliant tendering exercise for the supply of building materials and associated services. The range and types of Materials to be supplied are detailed in the lot structure section, below, and within the members area guideline document.

The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited’s (TPPL) buying club. Members of the TPPL buying club can only be public sector organisations and their wholly owned subsidiaries who classify as a contracting authority.

TPPL are acting as an agent on behalf of STAR and will undertake individually or jointly all activities relating to this proposed Agreement including but not limited to management of this tender process, evaluation of submissions, management of the Agreement when awarded, delivery of mini-competitions, assistance with direct awards and collection of associated Agreement fees.

    • Agreement Reference: TPPLSTBM01
    • Start Date: May 2025
    • End Date: May 2029
    • Number of suppliers 24
    • Contract Notice: 2025/S 000-002630
    • Award Notice: 2025/S 000-019953
  • Lot 1: Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop Solutions (6 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to all building materials (covering materials available under the other lots detailed within this framework) and services required by a Contracting Authority. Types of managed store/one-stop shop/dedicated store may include, but is not limited to:

    • standalone bespoke branches
    • dedicated counter/storage at an existing merchant branch
    • remote ‘non-staffed’ stores
    • fully delivered services
    • inventory/van-stock management systems/solutions

    All materials detailed as within the scope of lots 2 – 7 may be supplied under call-off contracts awarded via this lot 1. Other materials, typically available to the successful suppliers within their supply-chain may also be specified by Contracting Authorities if proportionate and relevant to the intended nature of the provision, i.e. they are materials typically used in the repair/maintenance of, or for installation in domestic or commercial properties.

    Lot 2: General Building Materials (6 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to timber, ironmongery, paints/solvents, silicone sealants, kitchens, fasteners & fixings, paving/kerbs – small load and bulk, sand and all aggregates, decorative gravels, insulation, lintels, flooring, tiles, grout, adhesives, roofing, bricks and blocks, mortar, plaster and boarding, sundry items, doors (internal/external and timber/PVC-U), windows (timber/PVC-U), construction chemicals, handheld tools and PPE.

    Lot 3: Plumbing, Heating and Gas Spares (7 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to ventilation, domestic boilers, gas spares/parts (e.g. pumps, PCBs etc), heating controls, expansion vessels, motorised valves & pumps, radiators, water treatment, bathroom sanitary ware and fittings, showers, copper (and plastic) fittings and tube, tanks, cylinders, brassware (bathroom and kitchen), sinks, plastic plumbing, drainage/waste pipes and fittings, rainwater goods, renewable energy products (solar PV, heat pumps), accessibility products (e.g. grab rails), commercial plumbing, plumbing sundries, consumables, and accessories.

    Lot 4: Electrical (5 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to wiring and accessories, sockets, lighting, street lighting, distribution equipment, consumer units, breakers, cables and cable management, electric showers, data networking, test and detection, electrical control, fire and CO2 detection, security systems, renewable energy products, heating and cooling and mobile lighting.

    Lot 5: Kitchens (5 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to, kitchen doors, kitchen cabinets & carcase (flat-pack and pre-assembled), kitchen fittings, worktops, kitchen sinks and taps, appliances (including cooker hoods, hobs, ovens, fridges, freezers), kitchen surfaces & worktops, kitchen storage, accessible/adapted kitchens, and kitchens for residential/non-residential properties. It is expected that awards shall primarily be for supply only, though additional services maybe specified under call-off processes. Additional services may include, but are not limited to, surveys & design, and installation.

    Lot 6: Tools, equipment, and PPE (4 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to, power tools (wired and cordless) such as drills, saws, grinders, torches/worklights, generators, multi-tools, impact drivers, screwdrivers, nail guns, pumps routers/planers, sprayers, mixers, jack hammers, breakers, sanders, and all required accessories including, batteries, chargers, and consumables.
    Hand tools, including (but not limited to): screwdrivers, bolsters, wrecking bars, spanners, wrenches, levels, measuring & detection, building tools, plumbing tools, engineering tools, electrical tools, pliers, cutters, clamps, vices, buckets, and work benches. To include all accessories and consumables.

    PPE & clothing, including, but not limited to, safety footwear (boots, rigger, shoes, wellington), trousers, shorts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, jackets/coats (including high visibility), waterproof clothing (including high visibility), safety eyewear, gloves, face masks & respirators, headwear, ear protection, knee protection, and height safety.

    Lot 7: Aggregates, Concrete, and Roadstone (2 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to all, aggregates, sand, gravel, asphalt, tarmac, bitumen, cements, concretes (mixed on site or in a batching plant), mortars, surface dressings, coated and uncoated roadstones, recycled materials, chippings, and grouts. All materials to be available across the range of delivery sizes/methods commonly used.

    Lot 8: Inventory Management and Asset Tracking (2 Suppliers)

    Including but not limited to, provision of cloud-based inventory management software on a standalone basis, for stores, vans, and other locations. May also include asset management/tracking solutions, and the supply/hire/lease of machines and equipment for self-serve access to product. The reference to ‘asset management’ is not in the context of the social housing sector. For Lot 8, ‘asset’ is a reference to physical product, equipment, devices, and tools, i.e. any physical item that a Contracting Authority identifies as an asset.

    All Lots

    This framework is intended to be used on both a direct award and/or mini-competition basis.
    Materials and associated services that may not be easily identifiable as part of this tender document can be specified by individual Contracting Authorities during their call-off processes. Therefore, other Materials and services that are related to the focus of this Agreement are expected to be provided as part of this Agreement within the closest relevant Lot(s).

     

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    • Pre-established preferential terms and conditions to support all orders
    • Easy access to quotations through mini competitions and direct award
    • Mini-competitions managed and delivered free of charge by TPPL via the Delta e-Sourcing portal
    • Category expertise to provide guidance and support for your requirement
  • This comprehensive Framework is available to Local Authorities and the wider public/not-for-profit sector including:

    • NHS Trusts
    • Police Authorities
    • Fire Authorities
    • Leisure Trusts
    • Registered Social Landlords
    • Registered Charities
    • Schools, Colleges and Universities
    • Government departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

    All current and future members can access this framework.

  • This Framework provides access to 24 market leading suppliers.

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Simon Partridge Norwich City Council
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Rod Willis

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Carol Bishop Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Howard Hughes

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Howard Hughes Watford Borough Council
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‘The Team at TPPL helped the west of England council (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucester) run a further competition for a share of 100 electric Vehicles as part of a combined effort to convert 25% of the councils’ collective fleet to EV’s by 2020. The support and expertise given … Continued
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