CHIC Merchants Framework 2026-34

Full CPV breakdown

• 44400000 — Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type

Other public body

Competition

Open competition (any supplier can bid)

Contract type

Goods

Lots

12

Procurement method

Open procedure

Main category

Goods

Above threshold

Yes

Legal basis

UKPGA 2023/54

Notice status

Active

Framework agreement

Yes

Framework details

Frameworks for all lots will be expected to offer call off contracts for Suppliers to provide comprehensive materials, merchant and associated services to Authorised Users as defined in the Framework Agreement, which deliver responsive repairs, void property maintenance , planned investment programmes, retrofit works, newbuild construction and compliance works through directly managed operational workforces (direct labour organisations /in - house contractors, which may be operational team(s) or subsidiary maintenance company) or through external contractors. These maintenance activities involve engineers with multiple and varied disciplines/trades, each of which needs to have a specific van stock and/or an agreed catalogue specific to the relevant work. Supplier prices within the framework may be established in several ways: Suppliers will submit core price lists, rates, product catalogues, as part of the framework tender. These form the baseline prices available for direct award and desktop evaluation. Due to market fluctuations, CHIC will work with suppliers on a quarterly basis to ensure pricing is current, value for money and reasonable reflects market conditions. For project-specific or high-value requirements, members may seek refreshed pricing through a mini-competition. This enables suppliers to tailor prices to scope, volume, delivery timescales and specific technical requirements. Indexation (e.g., CPI, material indices) is not routinely accepted and should be supported by evidence from manufacturers, or annual review as defined in the framework terms. Where relevant, suppliers provide an agreed catalogue or schedule of rates that covers commonly purchased items. Members may draw directly from these catalogues for predictable, repeat orders. Overall, pricing under the framework aims to provide transparency, value for money, and a compliant audit trail for members. Member mini competitions will assess both quality and price, each of which will have a weighting applied. The weighting given to quality and pricing will be determined at point of mini competition with 100% overall marks available. Mini competitions will be evaluated by a scoring team comprising representatives of the CHIC member as well as CHIC and evaluated in accordance with the weighted percentages as stated in the mini competition submission Instructions. Direct Award is evaluated via a business case, taking into consideration a range of varying elements and not simply price. CHIC will support the assessment and development of a compliant business case.

Submission method

https://app.panacea-software.com/chic/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=3d246691-663a-4625-86a6-caa67399f347

Enquiries close

27 Jan 2026

Award decision expected

14 Apr 2026

Covered by GPA

Yes

Number of lots

12

Language

EN

Published

04 Dec 2025 11:05

Deadline

03 Feb 2026 15:00

OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-052589

Notice ID

REQ261

Lots (12)