The Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) has launched its new £158 million Roofing Framework, offering opportunities for contractors specialising in flat, pitched and more complex roofing systems across the UK.
The agreement will support roofing repairs, cyclical maintenance, planned replacements and complex roofing projects across residential, public and commercial properties. It is divided into three lots, with each covering different roofing systems and three principal types of work.
The tender submission deadline is 3pm on 18 December 2026. With a quality-led evaluation and opportunities suitable for SMEs, the framework is particularly relevant to roofing businesses with strong technical experience, established quality procedures and the capacity to deliver ongoing maintenance and improvement programmes.
CHIC Roofing Framework overview
CHIC is a procurement consortium that supports housing and public sector organisations with access to compliant purchasing arrangements. Its new Roofing Framework is intended to provide a route for procuring roofing works across a variety of property types and project requirements.
The framework will cover routine repairs and planned maintenance alongside larger replacement and specialist projects. This breadth makes it relevant to both roofing contractors delivering established systems and businesses with specialist capabilities in more technically demanding roofing solutions.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Contracting authority | Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC) |
Framework reference | FWK327 |
Estimated value | £158 million including VAT |
Number of lots | Three |
Framework duration | 17 March 2027 to 16 March 2031 |
Maximum supplier appointments | No stated overall limit |
Maximum supplier fee | 4% |
Evaluation criteria | 60% quality, 30% price, 10% social value |
Enquiry deadline | 11 December 2026, 12 noon |
Submission deadline | 18 December 2026, 3pm |
The agreement will operate for four years and is intended to support works across the United Kingdom. CHIC identifies the framework as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, provided they can satisfy the relevant participation requirements.
What does the CHIC Roofing Framework cover?
The framework is divided into three lots covering flat roofing, pitched roofing and specialist systems. Each lot incorporates repairs and cyclical maintenance, planned roofing replacements and more complex projects, allowing customers to procure work appropriate to their properties and long-term investment programmes.
Lot | Scope | Estimated value including VAT |
|---|---|---|
1 | Flat roofing | £12 million |
2 | Pitched roofing | £115 million |
3 | Specialist roofing | £31 million |
The published values are estimates, and the notice allows for framework lot values to be shared. Suppliers should therefore avoid treating an individual lot estimate as a guaranteed volume of work.
Lot 1: Flat roofing
Lot 1 covers the maintenance, repair and replacement of flat roofing systems. CHIC places particular emphasis on reliable, compliant and manufacturer-supported approaches to flat roofing, recognising the potential impact of defects on building fabric and resident wellbeing.
Works may range from reactive repairs and planned maintenance to complete replacements or more complex projects. Contractors should consider how they will demonstrate effective waterproofing solutions, appropriate material selection, installation quality and management of long-term performance.
Issues such as water ingress, moisture management and the prevention of damp and mould are particularly relevant. Bidders should prepare examples showing how they have identified and resolved roofing problems, protected occupied buildings and maintained quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Lot 2: Pitched roofing
Lot 2 is the largest element of the framework, with an estimated value of £115 million including VAT. It focuses on the repair, maintenance and replacement of traditional pitched roofing systems, including work needed to preserve weatherproofing, ventilation, durability and the appearance of buildings.
The scope can include associated roofline, guttering and chimney repair or replacement works. Contractors should prepare evidence of their ability to deliver programmes across occupied housing stock and other operational properties, while managing workmanship, materials, access requirements and resident communication.
Businesses with experience delivering planned roofing replacement programmes may be particularly well placed to demonstrate effective scheduling, quality assurance and control over multiple sites.
Lot 3: Specialist roofing
Lot 3 covers roofing systems requiring specialist technical knowledge, design capability and appropriate manufacturer accreditation. The notice identifies blue roofs, which can manage and attenuate rainwater, and green roofs, incorporating planted systems, as examples of the work that may be required.
This lot is relevant to contractors specialising in more technically complex roofing solutions, including systems where waterproofing, drainage, insulation, structural considerations and environmental performance must work together.
Applicants should prepare technical examples demonstrating their experience with the specific systems they propose to deliver. Clear evidence of design coordination, specialist competence, installation controls and long-term maintenance arrangements can help demonstrate their suitability.
How will the CHIC framework operate?
CHIC will act as a centralised procurement authority for participating members. Once the framework has been established, members will be able to procure relevant roofing works through the agreement in accordance with its rules.
Call-off contracts may be awarded through a competitive selection process or, where the relevant requirements are satisfied, by direct award. The published notice explains that direct awards must comply with the framework's objective mechanisms and applicable terms.
For suppliers, this means securing a place on the framework will be an important first stage, but continued competitiveness will also matter when individual opportunities arise. Businesses should consider how they will maintain responsive pricing, delivery capacity and effective relationships with participating customers throughout the agreement.
As with other framework agreements, an appointment provides access to potential work rather than a guarantee of contracts. Understanding the call-off arrangements and the commercial responsibilities involved is therefore important before bidding.
What are the evaluation criteria?
The tender uses an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the following published evaluation weightings:
Evaluation criterion | Weighting |
|---|---|
Quality | 60% |
Price | 30% |
Social value | 10% |
The emphasis on quality gives contractors an opportunity to demonstrate their experience, technical competence and approach to delivering safe, durable roofing solutions. With price carrying 30%, commercial competitiveness will still be important, but bidders should avoid compromising the resources and working methods necessary to deliver the specification.
The framework permits a supplier fee of up to 4%. Contractors should review the relevant procurement information documents to establish how this will apply to their pricing and any future call-off contracts.
What should roofing contractors focus on in their bids?
Technical competence and system suitability
The three lots cover roofing systems with different technical requirements, so suppliers should tailor their evidence to the specific systems they propose to deliver. A strong flat roofing example may demonstrate waterproofing performance and prevention of water ingress, while a specialist roofing example may focus on design coordination and system integration.
Relevant manufacturer accreditations, installation procedures, technical training and inspection records may help support the response. Contractors should confirm the precise certification and competency requirements in the tender documents rather than assuming the same standards apply across every lot.
Health, safety and working in occupied properties
Roofing works frequently involve working at height, temporary access equipment and the management of risks to building occupants and the public. Bidders should be able to explain how they plan and control these activities, including access arrangements, site supervision and emergency procedures.
Where projects involve occupied homes, communication and disruption management become especially important. Experience delivering construction and refurbishment tenders can be relevant when demonstrating how operational, safety and customer requirements are managed together.
Quality assurance and long-term performance
CHIC's emphasis on maintaining building fabric makes it important to demonstrate how roofing quality is assured throughout delivery. Contractors should explain their approach to material selection, workmanship inspections, defect prevention, testing and project handover.
Measurable examples can strengthen these responses, particularly where they demonstrate reduced defects, effective remedial action, satisfactory client outcomes or improvements to the durability of roofing systems.
Planned and reactive service delivery
Each lot includes different workstreams, from repairs and cyclical maintenance to planned replacements and complex projects. Contractors should therefore consider how they will demonstrate the ability to manage different project types, including changes in programme, urgent repairs and larger planned investment works.
Relevant evidence may include workforce planning, subcontractor management, scheduling arrangements, customer communication and responsive maintenance procedures. A clear bid management approach will also help coordinate the operational and technical information needed for a detailed framework submission.
Social value and environmental performance
Social value accounts for 10% of the evaluation. Contractors should consider how their proposals can support local employment, apprenticeships, workforce development, responsible sourcing and wider community benefits, where these align with the requirements set out by CHIC.
Environmental considerations may also be relevant to roofing works, particularly where projects involve insulation, energy efficiency, material recovery or specialist sustainable roofing systems. Commitments should be measurable, commercially realistic and supported by practical arrangements for delivery and reporting.
Commercial pricing and framework fees
Suppliers should review the commercial schedules carefully, accounting for labour, materials, access equipment, waste disposal, site conditions, subcontracting and warranty obligations. The different roofing disciplines may also involve varying assumptions around specialist products and installation methods.
The potential framework fee must be considered alongside these costs. A competitive submission should provide value for money while maintaining the quality, safety and service standards necessary for successful delivery.
How to apply for the CHIC Roofing Framework
The procurement is being managed through CHIC's Panacea tendering portal under reference FWK327. Interested contractors should register, download the procurement information documents and review the requirements for their preferred lots.
The published deadlines are 12 noon on 11 December 2026 for enquiries and 3pm on 18 December 2026 for completed tenders. Suppliers should allow enough time to prepare their technical evidence, complete the pricing schedules and review their submission before the deadline.
The detailed specification, conditions of participation and scoring methodology should be checked against the latest tender pack before submitting an application.
Get support with your CHIC Roofing Framework bid
CHIC's £158 million Roofing Framework provides opportunities for contractors delivering flat, pitched and specialist roofing works across housing and public sector buildings. Its multi-lot structure and quality-led evaluation create scope for businesses to demonstrate their particular technical strengths.
Thornton & Lowe supports construction contractors with framework strategy, technical writing, evidence development and tender review. Our team can help you select suitable lots, develop clear responses and prepare a competitive submission that addresses CHIC's requirements.
