Materials & Merchants

Wales Optimised Retrofit Materials

When it comes to retrofitting, selecting and using the most appropriate building materials is crucial for achieving optimal results. This is because retrofitting is all about improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings and the choice of materials used in the process can have a significant impact on the outcome. By carefully selecting the right …

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UK Optimised Retrofit Materials

The UK social housing sector faces an increasing challenge to meet sustainability targets while also ensuring the comfort and safety of its residents. Retrofitting existing housing stock with energy efficient measures and renewable technologies is one way to achieve these goals. However, with so many options available and the need for compliance with regulations and …

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Merchant Services

Social housing providers are responsible for managing a wide range of services and facilities to ensure their tenants’ needs are met. One of these services is the procurement of goods and materials necessary for maintaining and repairing properties, such as plumbing and heating supplies, electrical goods and building materials. CHIC’s Merchants DPS enable social housing …

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Furniture And Floor Coverings

Furniture and floor coverings are essential components in creating a comfortable and safe living environment for social housing residents. These items play a vital role in providing a sense of comfort, functionality and privacy for individuals and families. Moreover, the quality of the furniture and floor coverings can impact the overall well being and mental …

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Commercial & Domestic Appliances

The social housing sector is responsible for managing a vast number of properties across the UK, and one of the key aspects of property management is ensuring that the appliances within those properties are in good working order. This includes both commercial and domestic appliances. The importance of having reliable appliances cannot be overstated, as …

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All Under One Roof

CHIC’s comprehensive All Under One Roof Dynamic Purchasing System provides our members with a compliant one-stop-shop solution for a wide range of services required by social housing landlords. The DPS is designed to simplify procurement and save you time and money, as you can access a wide range of services from one single compliant route …

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Windows & Doors

CHIC’s framework gives access to work directly with a wide selection of market leading window & door manufacturers, including an optional fitting service. OJEU No. 2019/S038-085134 Awarded: 26/04/2019 Expires: 30/12/2023 Framework Lots Lot 1: uPVC Windows Anglian Windows LimitedKingfisher UPVC Windows & Doors LimitedNationwide Windows LimitedNova Group LimitedOakleaf Commercial Services LimitedSovereign Group LimitedWrekin Windows Limited …

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Roofing Systems And Contractors

This CHIC framework has been developed to provide an efficient, value for money procurement route for social landlords and other public sector bodies for the design, supply and installation of roofing systems and associated works in all types of refurbishment and new build projects. The framework scope includes for the design, supply, installation and all …

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Merchants

This framework gives CHIC’s members a wide range of options for their merchant services across England and Wales, this includes suppliers for the provision of plumbing, electrical & general building goods & materials and the option to provide bespoke managed store services. CHIC provides a managed service for all contracts awarded under this framework, with …

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Kitchens

CHIC’s framework provides access to work directly with market leading, national kitchen manufacturers (pre-assembled or flatpack), including an optional fitting service. OJEU No. 2019/S 038-085123 Awarded: 20/02/2019 Expires: 10/05/2023 Framework Lots Lot 1: Pre-Assembled JTC Furniture Group LimitedMagnet Kitchens LimitedMoores Furniture Group LimitedThe Symphony Group Plc Lot 2: Flat-Pack JTC Furniture Group LimitedMagnet Kitchens LimitedMoores …

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