Materials Framework
Framework Description
Orbit Group is procuring a framework, through the open procedure, for the supply, design, manufacture, delivery and hire of building materials, associated products, equipment and construction fuel; it will be closed to new applications once awarded. It is split into 30 lots and can be used by Orbit and other eligible members of its Authority Group. The framework is expected to run for four years from March 2027 to 28 February 2031, with an estimated value of £85.7 million.
Context & Use Case
Orbit is a registered provider of social housing with a large stock of homes across England. Materials bought through the framework will supply new build, refurbishment, planned works, void turnarounds and repairs. Consolidating supply into one multi-lot framework helps Orbit manage pricing consistency, supply chain risk and compliance across its construction and maintenance programmes.
Scope of Services
30 lots, split between the Midlands and East regions Facing bricks, brick arches and specials; thermal and concrete blocks Joists, trusses, thermally broken lintels and steel Soffit, fascia, GRP and cladding; stone cills Internal doors and linings, timbers, ironmongery, staircases and garage doors Small plant, forklift and telehandler hire Construction fuel
Lots
30 lots covering building materials, associated products, equipment and construction fuel
Who Can Apply
Manufacturers, merchants, distributors and hire companies supplying building materials, components, equipment or fuel in the Midlands or East. The 30-lot structure lets specialists bid only for their categories. Orbit published the tender notice on 8 October 2026, so suppliers can tender now; once awarded, applications for the framework will be closed until 2031.
Buyer Benefits
Orbit wants consistent prices and reliable delivery across many sites and types of work. A 30-lot framework lets it buy from specialists in each product category while keeping a single route to market, and the four-year term supports supplier investment in stock and logistics for its programmes.
Next Steps
Log in to ProContract, where Orbit has published the tender documents, and note the deadline; the Find a Tender procurement record is ocds-h6vhtk-0697f0. Pick the lots that match your range and region, then prepare price lists, product certifications, delivery performance data and social housing references so the tender period goes on the answers.
How Athena Can Help
With 30 lots and no way to join once applications close, choosing the right lots and getting the submission right first time both matter. Athena can identify the lots that fit, complete the open-procedure submission and check it for compliance through our support getting appointed.
Our pricing and bid writing support builds price schedules and quality answers that score well, and our housing sector tender advice covers social value and the decision on which lots are worth bidding.
