Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cirrus Consortium c/o Halton Housing
Waterfront Point, Warrington Road
Widnes
WA8 0TD
Contact
Claire Paton
tenders@cirruspurchasing.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
RS007744
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.haltonhousing.co.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Central Purchasing Body
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Central Purchasing Body
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cirrus Consortium Kitchen Supply Framework 2025
Reference number
919815539
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Cirrus Consortium sought to establish a new framework of kitchen manufacturers and suppliers for the supply of kitchens to replace the current Cirrus Consortium Kitchen Materials Supply Framework which is due to expire in November 2025.
While the new framework is predominantly for the supply of kitchen materials; installation and other associated services will also be available. Whole kitchens and/or component parts of kitchens may be required by contracting authorities to fulfil the needs of their organisation, whether that is for planned investment programmes, void replacement kitchen installations, new build and outright sale properties, kitchen repairs and maintenance or any other reason. Consortium members may procure ancillary products such as tiles, flooring, lighting and internal doors through the framework as necessary to meet their needs.
The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, including but not limited to the definable groups referenced in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement. The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.
This framework will commence on 30th June 2025.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 39151300 - Modular furniture
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Across the United Kingdom, excluding Northern Ireland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Cirrus Consortium sought to establish a new framework of kitchen manufacturers and suppliers for the supply of kitchens to replace the current Cirrus Consortium Kitchen Materials Supply Framework which is due to expire in November 2025.
In compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, Halton Housing (Community Benefit Society Registration number: 7744) are the principle contracting authority for the establishment of this framework and Cirrus Purchasing Ltd are the managing agent on behalf of the Cirrus Consortium.
While the new framework is predominantly for the supply of kitchen materials; installation and other associated services will also be available. Whole kitchens and/or component parts of kitchens may be required by contracting authorities to fulfil the needs of their organisation, whether that is for planned investment programmes, void replacement kitchen installations, new build and outright sale properties, kitchen repairs and maintenance or any other reason. Consortium members may procure ancillary products such as tiles, flooring, lighting and internal doors through the framework as necessary to meet their needs.
The outcome of the tender process will be a four-year Framework Agreement.
The framework supports the full range of service delivery models that may be required by consortium members for the provision of their kitchen materials supply requirements, including but not limited to the following:
- Delivery of kitchens components direct to site
- Collections from manufacturer/supplier sales outlet network
- Supply and installation of kitchens
- Replenishment of client stores facilities
- Kitchen design service and surveying
Any additional services that could feasibly be required as part of a kitchen materials supply contract may also be provided as part of call-off contracts.
The framework is to cover the full range of kitchen and related materials required by consortium members including, but not limited to the following:
- Readymade (pre-assembled) kitchen units and accessories
- Flat pack kitchen units and accessories
- Kitchen unit doors and accessories
- Worktops and accessories
- Kitchen wall tiles, flooring and associated products
- Kitchen appliances
- Adapted kitchen items and accessories
- Modular kitchens
- Any other item that could reasonably be required by consortium members as part of a kitchen materials supply contract
The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, including but not limited to the definable groups referenced in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement. The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.
This framework will commence on 30th June 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-002725
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dennis and Robinson Ltd trading as Paula Rosa Manhattan
Blenheim Road, Lancing Business Park
Lancing
BN15 8UH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
192060424
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Howden Joinery Limited
105 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
00526923
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Joinery and Timber Creations 65 Ltd
Camperdown Works, 27 Harrison Road
Dundee
DD2 3SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
Companies House
SC099154
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J T Ellis and Co Ltd
Silver Street
Huddersfield
HD5 9BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
00075269
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nobia Holdings UK Limited trading as Magnet Limited
3 Allington Way
Darlington
DL1 4XT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Companies House
02762625
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
6
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moores Furniture Group Limited
Thorp Arch Estate
Wetherby
LS23 7DD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
01083749
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
7
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Raventree Ltd trading as Premiere Kitchens
Q1 Quadrant Distribution Centre, Hardwicke
Gloucestershire
GL2 2RN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Companies House
05787195
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STARK Building Materials UK Ltd
Merchant House, Binley Business Park , Harry Weston Road
Coventry
CV3 2TT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Companies House
01647362
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Symphony Group Plc
Pen Hill Estate, Park Spring Road
Barnsley
S72 7EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Companies House
1022506
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
10
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited trading as Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery
Lodge Way House, Lodge Way, Harlestone Road
Northampton
NN5 7UG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Companies House
00733503
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
11
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wren Contract Kitchens Limited
The Nest , Falkland Way
Barton Upon Humber
DN18 5RL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
15080098
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, including but not limited to the definable groups referenced in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement
The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Cirrus Consortium.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
This tender process incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award was communicated to tenderers. Appeals could be directly raised via the contact points detailed in section VI.4.1 of this Contract Notice. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).