Travis Perkins a CHIC pick: framework implications for asset and project teams
Reviewed by Tom Sullivan
First reported on The Construction Index
30 Second Briefing
Travis Perkins Managed Services has secured a place on the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium’s Merchants and Materials framework until 2036, covering general construction, plumbing, hire and managed stores for social housing repair and maintenance. TPMS, which already serves over 180 housing associations and local authorities via Travis Perkins’ national branch network, will deploy dedicated branches, autonomous TPgo SelfServe units and its TPgo digital suite to support compliant, just‑in‑time materials supply. CHIC’s framework, restricted to its 350+ members and 1,500 supply chain partners, underpins asset management for 4.3 million UK homes.
Technical Brief
- TPMS’ role spans general construction, plumbing, plant hire and managed stores, consolidating multiple material categories under one supplier.
- Dedicated TPMS branches can be opened solely for a landlord’s operatives, reducing travel time and van stockholding.
- Autonomous TPgo SelfServe units enable 24/7 access to pre‑approved SKUs, supporting out‑of‑hours responsive repairs.
- TPgo digital suite supports ordering and call‑off, allowing integration with housing providers’ scheduling and job management systems.
Our Take
Travis Perkins Managed Services has been steadily deepening its footprint in UK social housing maintenance, with the Wandle Housing Association deal in south London indicating that the CHIC framework could act as a feeder for further local authority and housing association call-offs.
The framework running through to 2036 locks TPMS into a long planning horizon that is unusual in our infrastructure contract coverage, which typically features three- to five-year terms, giving them scope to invest in digital tools like TPgo SelfServe and dedicated local branches with more confidence.
Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining database, then reviewed for technical accuracy & edited by our geotechnical team.
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