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STAR & TPPL Materials Framework

Awarded to Bradfords Building Supplies Limited, City Electrical Factors Limited, City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited +21 more

STAR Procurement C/O Trafford Council(buyer)

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Published 24 January 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 March 2025

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Overview

STAR Procurement established a 48-month framework agreement for the supply of building materials and associated services, managed by The Procurement Partnership Limited as agent. The framework was awarded on 6 May 2025 to 24 suppliers including Bradfords Building Supplies, Travis Perkins, Howdens Joinery, Rexel UK, and others, with a total value of £400 million, and is now in delivery. The agreement is available to STAR member authorities and contracting authorities across the UK, including local authorities, NHS bodies, emergency services, educational establishments, and registered charities.

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Lots (8)

  • Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop Solutions

    Managed/Dedicated/One Stop Shop Solutions, 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, the provision of: -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 maybe 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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/962UXZQ44Y

    £250,000,000
  • General Building Materials

    General Building Materials, 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.

    £25,000,000
  • Plumbing, Heating and Gas Spares

    Plumbing, Heating and Gas Spares, 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.

    £25,000,000
  • Electrical

    Electrical, 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.

    £25,000,000
  • Kitchens

    Lot 5: Kitchens, 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.

    £25,000,000
  • Tools, equipment, and PPE

    Tools, equipment, and PPE, 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.

    £5,000,000
  • Aggregates, Concrete, and Roadstone

    Aggregates, Concrete, and Roadstone, 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.

    £40,000,000
  • Inventory Management and Asset Tracking

    Inventory Management and Asset Tracking, 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.

    £5,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£400,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
24 January 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Occupational clothingSpecial workwearWorkwear accessoriesProtective footwearElectricity distribution and control apparatusElectrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuitsDistribution equipmentConnections and contact elements+34 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£400,000,000
Award date
6 May 2025
Contract period
— → 15 April 2029
Winners
  • Bradfords Building Supplies Limited
  • City Electrical Factors Limited
  • City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited
  • Cu-Plas Supplies Limited
  • Dennis & Robinson Ltd T/A Paula Rosa Manhattan
  • Dragon Asphalt Ltd
  • Edmundson Electrical Ltd
  • Howdens Joinery Ltd
  • Huws Gray Ltd
  • IBMG LTD trading as Grant & Stone Ltd
  • Inventor-e Ltd
  • Lyreco UK Ltd
  • Moores Furniture Group Limited
  • Nobia Holdings UK Limited T/A Magnet Limited
  • Rexel UK Limited
  • SMI INT Group Ltd
  • STARK Building Materials UK Ltd
  • Stock Right Now Ltd
  • Tarmac Trading Limited
  • The Symphony Group Plc
  • Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited
  • UK Plumbing Supplies Limited
  • Wolseley UK Ltd
  • YESSS (B) Electrical Ltd

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  1. Contract

    9 May 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    24 January 2025

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