Materials framework

The framework combines competitive pricing, bulk procurement, and supplier management to optimise costs. Housing associations can compare mini-competition bids, monitor spend through reporting dashboards, and manage delivery schedules efficiently. By integrating verified suppliers, standardised specifications, and managed logistics, the framework reduces administrative workload, mitigates procurement risk, and ensures timely, compliant delivery of high-quality materials for planned maintenance, responsive repairs, retrofit, and new build projects.

Suppliers can manage deliveries and stock for multiple properties simultaneously, including bulk ordering, staggered deliveries, and project-specific allocations. This supports housing associations operating across regions, reducing administrative burden, avoiding supply delays, and maintaining consistent material quality. Reporting tools allow procurement teams to track spend, delivery performance, and compliance across sites, improving operational efficiency and visibility for large-scale maintenance, retrofit, or new build programmes.

Yes. The framework supports new build construction projects by providing access to a wide range of construction materials, from foundations to roofing, flooring, and MEP components. Suppliers coordinate logistics and delivery across multiple sites, ensuring materials are available on time and meet building regulations. Housing associations benefit from cost control, supplier verification, and managed delivery services, ensuring new build projects are completed efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

All suppliers are pre-approved by PfH based on performance, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance. Materials are sourced from verified manufacturers, and suppliers implement quality control measures, including inspections and certifications. Housing associations benefit from reduced risk of substandard materials, project delays, or regulatory breaches. This ensures consistent quality across planned maintenance, new builds, retrofit, and responsive repair projects, providing confidence in project delivery and resident safety.

The framework caters to both planned maintenance projects and responsive repairs. For planned works, suppliers provide bulk materials, stock management, and scheduled deliveries. For responsive maintenance, appointed suppliers can deliver materials quickly to site, supporting urgent repairs and minimising downtime. All materials are compliant with building regulations, and suppliers maintain reporting and quality assurance. This flexibility ensures housing associations can meet resident needs efficiently while maintaining cost control and regulatory compliance.

Yes. The framework includes sustainable and energy-efficient materials such as insulation with high thermal performance, recycled flooring, low-carbon roofing, and eco-friendly retrofit products. Suppliers are encouraged to provide materials that meet environmental standards and support organisational sustainability goals. Housing associations can use the framework to reduce environmental impact, improve building performance, and meet regulatory or ESG objectives while maintaining cost-effective procurement and compliance with UK building regulations.

Suppliers are vetted to ensure all materials meet UK building regulations, including fire safety, thermal efficiency (Part L), structural standards, and accessibility requirements. Compliance is regularly monitored, and suppliers provide documentation confirming standards are met. Housing associations can rely on verified suppliers to maintain regulatory compliance for planned maintenance, responsive repairs, retrofit, or new builds. This ensures both resident safety and adherence to statutory obligations, reducing procurement risk and providing a robust audit trail.

The framework facilitates competitive procurement through mini-competitions and negotiated supplier rates. Bulk orders and standardised specifications reduce overall costs, while reporting and analytics via our Quantum portal. provide visibility into spend and supplier performance. Housing associations can balance cost with quality, ensuring materials meet building regulations, safety standards, and sustainability requirements. By combining cost transparency, supplier verification, and managed delivery services, the framework allows organisations to achieve value for money while maintaining high standards in material supply and project execution.

Appointed suppliers provide end-to-end supply chain management, including stock control, logistics, multi-site delivery, and tracking. The framework ensures suppliers are vetted for performance and reliability, reducing risk of delays or material shortages. Housing associations benefit from transparent reporting on order status, delivery performance, and compliance with building regulations. Efficient supply chain management ensures materials are delivered on schedule for planned maintenance, responsive repairs, new builds, or retrofit projects, supporting operational efficiency and cost control while maintaining consistent quality standards across all properties.

Retrofit materials and insulation are included to improve energy efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability in social housing. Suppliers provide solutions such as cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, energy-efficient flooring, and sustainable retrofit products. All materials meet UK building regulations and sustainability standards, supporting compliance with environmental objectives. The framework allows housing associations to plan and execute retrofit projects efficiently, combining bulk procurement, managed delivery, and verified supplier expertise to enhance resident comfort, safety, and long-term building performance.

The framework covers all essential plumbing and electrical materials, including pipes, fittings, wiring, and fixtures. Suppliers are vetted for quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance, including building regulations and relevant industry standards. Housing associations can procure both bulk orders and site-specific requirements. Suppliers coordinate logistics, delivery scheduling, and stock management, ensuring materials arrive on time and meet project specifications. By sourcing through the framework, organisations reduce administrative burden, maintain consistent quality, and ensure all installations meet compliance and safety requirements.

Appointed suppliers provide roofing and flooring solutions, including tiles, membranes, timber, laminate, and vinyl. They manage stock levels, deliveries, and multi-site logistics to meet project deadlines. All materials are compliant with UK building regulations and industry standards. The framework supports planned refurbishment, responsive repairs, and new builds, enabling housing associations to choose cost-effective, quality products tailored to property type. By managing the supply chain efficiently, suppliers reduce project delays, ensure first-time delivery, and maintain performance consistency across multiple sites.

The framework includes a comprehensive range of materials such as roofing, flooring, insulation, plumbing, electrical, and retrofit supplies. Suppliers offer both standard and bespoke solutions suitable for social housing, new builds, and maintenance programmes. All materials comply with relevant UK building regulations, including fire safety, thermal efficiency, and sustainability standards. Housing associations benefit from verified, reliable suppliers capable of delivering bulk or multi-site orders, ensuring projects are completed efficiently while maintaining safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

The framework offers housing associations access to a wide pool of pre-approved suppliers, reducing procurement risk and administrative workload. Benefits include cost transparency, efficient delivery management, and compliance with UK building regulations, including fire safety, thermal performance, and sustainability standards. The framework supports both bulk and single-site orders, ensuring materials are delivered on time for planned maintenance, responsive repairs, new builds, or retrofit projects. Suppliers provide reporting and analytics, helping organisations monitor spend, evaluate supplier performance, and maintain high-quality standards while ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective project delivery.

The framework allows organisations to either directly call off materials from appointed suppliers or run a mini-competition to secure competitive pricing and tailored services. Both methods ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations. Suppliers provide managed services, including delivery coordination, stock management, and reporting. Housing associations can select the procurement route that best suits their project size, urgency, and material requirements. This flexibility ensures access to quality building materials for planned maintenance, responsive repairs, retrofit work, or new build projects while maintaining cost control and operational efficiency.

Registered housing associations and social housing providers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible to use the framework. PfH ensures that organisations accessing suppliers meet procurement compliance requirements. Once eligible, organisations can procure a wide range of materials via direct call-off or mini-competition, enabling them to meet specific project needs. Using appointed suppliers helps organisations deliver maintenance, new build, or retrofit projects efficiently, providing access to verified suppliers with consistent standards, quality materials, and reliable delivery schedules, while reducing administrative and procurement burden. For building materials supply for Scotland please visit here.

The PfH Building Materials Supply Framework gives housing associations and public sector organisations access to pre-approved suppliers for building and construction materials. It covers a wide range of products, including roofing, flooring, insulation, plumbing, electrical, and retrofit materials. The framework supports planned maintenance, responsive repairs, new builds, and sustainability-focused retrofit projects. Suppliers are vetted for quality, compliance with UK building regulations, and reliability, ensuring procurement is efficient, cost-effective, and low-risk. By standardising sourcing, housing associations gain streamlined access to verified suppliers for both single-site and multi-site projects.