Cirrus Consortium Kitchen Supply Framework 2021

Tender 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 expired in October 2021. 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. The outcome of the tender process is a four year Framework Agreement expected to commence during November 2021. Lot 1: The envisaged framework will support 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 serviceIndividual consortium members may use one or more of these services, or variant services, for their kitchen materials supply contracts. Bespoke specifications detailing the specific service requirements of individual consortium members will be provided on a case by case basis during 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 and floor tiles 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 Consortium members may also access the framework to purchase kitchen materials not explicitly named above. 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. Defined groups can be found in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement. The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.