Consumables DPS
Framework Description
London and Quadrant Housing Trust's Consumables DPS (reference LQ 00001794) buys consumable goods for L&Q's self-delivered new build housing projects. Set up under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, it runs until 20 February 2029 and is for consumables suppliers only. Suppliers can apply to join at any time while it is open.
Context & Use Case
L&Q and its subsidiary Quadrant Construction Services use the DPS to buy consumable goods for the homes they build directly. The notice classifies the goods under electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables, including lighting. Requirements are competed among admitted suppliers as projects need them, and the notice says an electronic auction will be used, so admission alone does not guarantee orders.
Scope of Services
Consumables for L&Q's self-delivered new build projects Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables Lighting
Lots
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Who Can Apply
Distributors, merchants and manufacturers supplying construction and electrical consumables. As a DPS, it is open to new suppliers until 20 February 2029, and the Standard Selection Questionnaire is the only requirement for admission.
Buyer Benefits
A DPS lets L&Q compare prices from several admitted suppliers whenever it buys, rather than being tied to one merchant. Keeping the pool open means new suppliers can join if they offer better prices or delivery, which helps control costs across a large new build programme.
Next Steps
Create an account on L&Q's In-tend portal (Quadrant Construction), search for the Consumables DPS, express interest and complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire. Have financial information, insurances and product ranges ready. L&Q asks suppliers to correspond only through the portal, not by email or phone.
How Athena Can Help
For merchants and distributors, L&Q's Consumables DPS needs only a Standard Selection Questionnaire, but a weak one can still fail. Athena's supplier registration support completes it with you and checks it for compliance before you submit.
Once you are admitted, our pricing strategy for public buyers helps you quote competitively in each competition, and our bid audit shows which other housing and public sector supply DPSs you should target next.
