Material Framework- Preliminary Market Engagement.

Please download the project brief & survey Questionnaire.

Orbit Group and Orbit Homes are planning to go to market for a Materials Framework. This framework will be for the manufacture (where applicable) supply and delivery of direct build project specific plotted materials. It is intended to provide a resilient, compliant and value‑for‑money supply route that supports project specifications, cost control, project build programs, certainty and quality across a significant and sustained pipeline of new build and regeneration activity. Suppliers appointed to this framework will be expected to support Orbit's objectives around reliability of supply, technical compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement, working in partnership to help deliver safe, affordable and high‑quality homes for Orbit customers.

This procurement supports the delivery of the Orbit Homes Strategy 2030, which sets out a focused, sustainable and financially robust approach to new housing delivery and regeneration across the Orbit Group. The strategy aligns Orbit Homes more closely with the wider Group's objectives and long‑term financial plan recognising the need to respond to challenging market conditions, planning reform, and increasing pressure to deliver high‑quality, energy‑efficient affordable homes.

The closed framework will comprise of the following Lots and run over 4 years. Potential suppliers will be invited to tender for any of the lots listed below.

Lot 1- Facing Bricks, Brick Arches and Brick Specials

Lot 2- Thermal and Concrete Blocks

Lot 3- Timber Joists and Trusses - design, manufacture, supply and delivery

Lot 4- Thermally Broken Lintels and Steel

Lot 5- Soffit, Fascia, GRP and Cladding - design, manufacture, supply and delivery

Lot 6- Stone Cils manufacture, supply and delivery

Lot 7- Internal Doors and Linings

Lot 8- First and Second Fix Timbers

Lot 9- Ironmongery

Lot 10- Staircases

Lot 11- Garage Doors

Lot 12- Small Plant Hire

Lot 13- Forklift Hire

Lot 14- Fuel - Construction use only

The estimated lot values will be made clear when the tender is launched which is anticipated to be July to September 2026. The ordering model will be a mix of mini competitions and direct awards.

Please note the above lot structure may change subject to the feedback from this market engagement exercise.