Scope
Reference
WD3
Description
Windows & Doors (WD3) is proposed to carry forward the existing Windows and Doors (WD2) product concept, with enhanced specifications, regulatory requirements, and competency criteria. The proposed framework will retain the following lots:
Lot 1: PVC-U windows and doors
Lot 2: Timber windows and doors
Lot 3: Aluminium-clad timber windows and doors
The engagement will also explore opportunities for innovation and potential additional workstreams, including high-performance and enhanced-security products, heritage-compliant designs, advanced glazing solutions, emerging materials, and potentially inspection and maintenance services (noting that maintenance is also covered under alternative LHCPG products).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000,000 excluding VAT
- £140,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030
- Possible extension to 1 August 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 44221000 - Windows, doors and related items
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 March 2026
Engagement process description
This pre market engagement is being undertaken to inform the development of a proposed Windows and Doors Framework (WD3). The engagement will seek input from the market on the proposed scope, lotting structure, technical requirements, competency and accreditation standards, innovation opportunities, and delivery models.
Engagement will be conducted through a combination of written market engagement questions and optional virtual engagement sessions. Interested parties will be invited to provide feedback on draft proposals, including the proposed lot structure, product coverage, emerging regulatory requirements, and opportunities for product and service innovation. No commercial or pricing information will be requested or considered as part of this engagement.
Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. The contracting authority may use the feedback received to refine the scope and structure of the future procurement but is not obliged to act on any specific responses. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the applicable procurement legislation and will be subject to a separate formal procurement process and notices.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 April 2026
Contracting authority
LHC Procurement Group
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWTR-5763-BVJQ
2 Vine Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1QE
United Kingdom
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government