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Contract Notice

DPS for Supply of Building Materials and Associated Goods (2025)

  • First published: 12 March 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5af
Published by:
EN Procure Ltd
Authority ID:
AA77510
Publication date:
12 March 2025
Deadline date:
23 February 2029
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for Building Materials and Associated Goods (2025) provides a range of supply of building materials and associated goods to support ENP Members/Licensees for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

A DPS is a completely electronic process conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

EN Procure Ltd

Collaboration Works, 2 Carbrook Street, Carbrook

Sheffield

S9 2JE

UK

Contact person: Mr Curtis Evans

Telephone: +44 3306061460

E-mail: tenders@efficiencynorth.org

NUTS: UKE

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.efficiencynorth.org/procure

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.efficiencynorth.org/procure

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2ffd71c1-7fd9-ef11-8133-005056b64545


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2ffd71c1-7fd9-ef11-8133-005056b64545


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

DPS for Supply of Building Materials and Associated Goods (2025)

II.1.2) Main CPV code

44000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for Building Materials and Associated Goods (2025) provides a range of supply of building materials and associated goods to support ENP Members/Licensees for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

A DPS is a completely electronic process conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Building Materials and Associated Goods

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44100000

44200000

44300000

44400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include the supply and distribution of general building materials and associated goods (which may extend to include plumbing, heating, electrical and other goods/consumables) for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Plumbing and Heating Materials

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39715000

44115200

44115210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include the distribution of a broad and diverse range of plumbing and heating materials an may extend to include electrical goods and consumables for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Electrical Materials

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31681410

44111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include supply and distribution of electrical materials and may extend to include plumbing and heating materials and consumables for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Roofing, Rainwater Goods and Associated Products

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44112500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include the supply and distribution of a broad and diverse range of roofing materials, rainwater goods and associated goods for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Supply of Canopies

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44115000

45260000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include the supply of prefabricated canopies (mainly to domestic properties) for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

This may include installation, if required.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Supply of Timber and Fencing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34928220

44200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include the supply of timber and fencing (may include timber treatment, gravel board, cement and aggregate and consumable goods) for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Supply of External Doors

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44221200

45421131

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include the supply of external doors (may include door sets, ironmongery, side screen and the like) for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

If required, the scope may also include surveying, design and technical advice.

This lot is open to manufacturers and equipment assemblers that assemble components within their own organisation.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Supply of Windows

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44221200

44221220

45421130

45421131

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include but not be limited to the supply of windows, may extend to include external doors, for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis..

If required, the scope may also include surveying, design and technical advice.

This lot is open to manufacturers and equipment assemblers that assemble components within their own organisation.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Supply of Kitchens

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

39141000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Lot will include the Supply of - including but not limited to - kitchen units, worktops, panels, plinths, jointing, strips, sinks, handles, closers and taps, for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Glazing Repairs and Replacements

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44000000

45000000

50000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this lot will include repairs and replacement services to glazing units, windows, doors and screens, for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Environmental Monitoring

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31681410

44111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Lot will include the Supply of IT monitoring & dashboard reporting/analysis software, along with connective/system compatible Environmental Monitoring equipment, including, but not limited to, damp monitoring, temperature monitoring & humidity monitoring, remote air quality monitoring, remote mould particle monitoring, sensors, alert systems, internal damp & mould sensors, for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

If required, the scope may also include surveying.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Retail Builder Merchants (Click & Collect)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this Lot will include the collection, distribution, and delivery of materials using differing and extended services that are not usually offered by a standard builders merchant, for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Supply of Ironmongery

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44316000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of ironmongery and associated items, for the supply of goods to inhouse repair services and/or contractors delivering works on behalf of members, either on an Employer supplied or supply and fit basis.

Whilst the DPS would be UK wide, Suppliers will be able to select particular regions that they operate in.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 23/02/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 23/02/2029

Local time: 23:55

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

Individual contracting authorities entitled to access the DPS agreement will have the option to agree and award underlying contracts to the appointed suppliers at any stage during the term of the DPS agreement.

The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award underlying contracts under the DPS agreement as and when required — Any member or customer of EN:Procure from time to time, which may include (but not limited):

a. any social housing provider and including any subsidiary and sponsoring department of such bodies in the United Kingdom from time to time (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing);

b. any local authority in the United Kingdom from time to time (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council);

c. any community land trust and community interest company from time to time.

d. any public sector body providing accommodation;

e. any community benefit and mutual societies (A Community Benefit Society as registered with the Financial Conduct Authority);

f. any private sector bodies with an access to public funds from time to time;

g. any combined authorities;

h. any educational establishments (including universities): (https://www.gov.uk/check-university-award-degree/recognised-bodies, https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/, http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php) ;

i. any NHS bodies (https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx):

j. any Police, Fire and Rescue body: (https://www.police.uk/pu/policing-in-the-uk/, , https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services/, https://www.nifrs.org/home/about-us/your-area/, https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/);

k. any Registered Charity (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search):

l. any procurement consortia from time to time;

m. any entity or joint venture company that any of the entities referred to in (a) – (k) hold an interest from time to time.

For bidders' information a list of EN's current customers is:

• 54North Homes - https://54northhomes.co.uk/

• Accent Housing - https://www.accentgroup.org/

• ACIS Group - www.acisgroup.co.uk

• Ashfield District Council - https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/

• Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council — www.barnsley.gov.uk

• Berneslai Homes — www.berneslaihomes.co.uk

• Beyond Housing - www.beyondhousing.org

• Bridge Homes – bridgeshome.co.uk

• Calderdale Council – https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/

• Calder Valley Community Land Trust - http://www.caldervalleyclt.org.uk/

• Chartford Housing - https://hortonhousing.co.uk/about-us/chartford-housing-limited/

• Chesterfield Borough Council - https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/

• City of Doncaster Council — www.doncaster.gov.uk

• City of Lincoln Council - https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/

• City of York Council — www.york.gov.uk

• Connect Housing — www.connecthousing.org.uk

• Derby Homes - https://www.derbyhomes.org/

• First Choice Homes Oldham - https://www.fcho.co.uk/

• Guinness Partnership - www.guinnesshomes.co.uk/

• Great Places Housing Group – www.greatplaces.org.uk

• Home Group - www.homegroup.org.uk

• Hull City Council — www.hullcc.gov.uk

• Incommunities - https://www.incommunities.co.uk/

• Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust – www.jrht.org.uk

• Kirklees Council — www.kirklees.gov.uk

• Leeds City Council — www.leeds.gov.uk

• Leeds Federated - https://www.lfha.co.uk/

• Leeds Jewish Housing Association - www.ljha.co.uk

• Leicester City Council - https://www.leicester.gov.uk/

• Lincolnshire Housing Partnership - www.lincolnshirehp.com

• Manningham Housing Association - www.manninghamhousing.co.uk

• Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing - https://www.mtvh.co.uk/

• Network Homes - https://www.networkhomes.org.uk/

• Northumberland County Council - www.northumberland.gov.uk

• Nottingham City Council - https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/

• North Yorkshire Council - https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

• One Manchester – www.onemanchester.co.uk

• Ongo Homes — www.ongo.co.uk/ongo-homes

• Paradigm Housing – www.paradigmhousing.co.uk

• Pickering and Ferens Homes — www.pfh.org.uk

• Plus Dane Housing - https://www.plusdane.co.uk/

• Riverside Housing - https://www.riverside.org.uk/

• Rotherham Metropolitan District Council - www.rotherham.gov.uk

• Rykneld Homes - www.rykneldhomes.org

• Sevenoaks District Council - https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/

• Sheffield City Council – www.sheffield.gov.uk

• South Yorkshire Housing Association - www.syha.co.uk

• South Kesteven District Council - https://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/

• St Leger Homes — www.stlegerhomes.co.uk

• Together Housing Group — www.togetherhousing.co.uk

• Unity Homes & Enterprise- www.unityha.co.uk

• Wakefield Council - https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

• Wakefield District Housing — www.wdh.co.uk

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/

• Wokingham Borough Council - https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/

• Yorkshire Housing — www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk

Also, see www.efficiencynorth.org/memberships/

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

20/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
44115000 Building fittings Construction materials
44111000 Building materials Construction materials
44300000 Cable, wire and related products Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus
44100000 Construction materials and associated items Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus
44000000 Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus Materials and Products
45000000 Construction work Construction and Real Estate
44221200 Doors Windows, doors and related items
31681410 Electrical materials Electrical accessories
34928220 Fencing components Road furniture
44221220 Fire doors Windows, doors and related items
45421131 Installation of doors Joinery work
45421130 Installation of doors and windows Joinery work
44316000 Ironmongery Wire products
39141000 Kitchen furniture and equipment Domestic furniture
44400000 Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus
44115200 Plumbing and heating materials Building fittings
44115210 Plumbing materials Building fittings
50000000 Repair and maintenance services Other Services
45260000 Roof works and other special trade construction works Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
44112500 Roofing materials Miscellaneous building structures
44200000 Structural products Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus
39715000 Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment Electrical domestic appliances

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
tenders@efficiencynorth.org
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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