CPU 8312 Supply of Ironmongery & Fixings
Nottingham City CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £2,500,000
Deadline
10 June 2026
Published
30 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Description
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This is a framework agreement for supplying ironmongery (hinges, locks, handles, bolts, and other hardware fittings) and fixings (nails, screws, brackets) to UK government organisations. Multiple suppliers will be appointed to this framework, and government bodies will order products from them as needed over the contract period.
Requirements
- Must be able to supply a wide range of ironmongery products (hinges, locks, handles, latches, bolts, etc.)
- Must be able to supply fixings (screws, nails, anchors, brackets, and associated hardware)
- Must hold stock or have reliable supply chains to fulfil orders within agreed lead times
- Must provide competitive pricing across the product range
- Must comply with UK health and safety legislation and product standards
- Must have quality assurance/quality control processes in place
- Check full tender documents for specific product specifications, delivery timescales, and minimum order requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply ironmongery items including hinges, locks, door handles, latches, bolts, and related hardware fittings to government organisations
- Supply fixings including screws, nails, wall anchors, brackets, and fasteners in various sizes and materials
- Maintain adequate stock levels or supply arrangements to meet government order demands
- Deliver products within agreed timescales to multiple government locations across the UK
- Provide invoicing and order management that complies with government procurement processes
- Respond to framework calls-off orders from government bodies throughout the contract period
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework agreement' — the government isn't ordering a fixed quantity now. Instead, they're setting up a list of approved suppliers, and multiple government departments will place individual orders (called 'call-offs') with you over time. Your bid should show you can handle varied, unpredictable demand.
- 2Look carefully in the full tender documents for the 'specification schedule' — this will list exactly which products you need to supply (product codes, materials, sizes, finishes). You must be able to source ALL of these, not just some.
- 3Check the 'terms and conditions' section for lead times, delivery locations, and any minimum order values. Government organisations often expect next-day or 2-3 day delivery.
- 4The evaluation will likely focus on price competitiveness, your ability to supply the full range, and how quickly you can deliver. Highlight these strengths in your bid.
- 5Watch for any requirement to provide performance data, compliance certificates, or product certifications — ironmongery often requires British Standards (BS) or CE marking proof.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a larger ironmongery distributor or wholesaler as a subcontractor if you don't stock the full range yourself — many SMBs win these contracts by acting as a local delivery/admin point for a bigger supplier.
- Government buyers value reliability and quick response times more than rock-bottom prices on framework agreements. Emphasise your local presence, stock levels, and customer service in your bid.
- Check whether the framework allows for 'dynamic purchasing' — if so, government bodies can add new suppliers later. Your bid should be strong enough to win initial appointment, because adding new suppliers mid-term is common.
- Price your bid carefully: you'll win based on lowest cost per item, so tight margins are expected. Calculate whether the volume and frequency of orders will make this viable for your business before bidding.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Trust Utility Management Ltd
11 contracts wonlatest 22 May 2026ends 25 Nov 2026£1m
total awarded
- 2
Thomas Bow Ltd
7 contracts wonlatest 15 May 2026ends 18 Nov 2026£1m
total awarded
- 3
Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd T/A Heidelberg Materials Contr
6 contracts wonlatest 15 May 2026ends 18 Nov 2026£607,362
total awarded
- 4
Matchtech Group UK Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 8 May 2026ends 11 Nov 2026£170,684
total awarded
- 5
Quadient UK Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 5 May 2026ends 1 Dec 2031£5m
total awarded
Trust Utility Management Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
30 April 2026
Submission deadline
10 June 2026
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