CAE Engineering & Architecture is an active public sector procurement supplier, holding framework agreements and supply contracts with local authorities, further education colleges, and public bodies across the United Kingdom. We understand how public sector procurement works, from open tender to framework call-off and we make it straightforward for buying organisations to work with us.
Who We Supply
We supply a broad range of public sector organisations, including:
- Local authorities and councils
- Further education colleges and academies
- NHS trusts and healthcare facilities
- Housing associations and registered providers
- Schools and multi-academy trusts
- Emergency services and public safety organisations
- Central government departments and agencies
How We Work With Public Sector Clients
CAE operates across three procurement routes to suit how your organisation buys:
Framework Call-Off. For clients where CAE holds an active framework agreement, orders are placed directly through our client ordering portal. Call-off limits, approved product categories, and purchase order procedures are all managed through the portal.
Open Tender Response. We actively bid on public procurement tenders via Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, YORtender, and other UK portals. If your organisation is tendering for supply contracts, we may already be bidding.
Direct Quotation, for non-framework requirements, we provide competitive quotes against your specification. Send us your product list or tender document and we will respond within one business day.
Compliance & Documentation
We maintain the documentation and compliance standards required for public sector supply, including:
- UK Company Registration: 14812376
- VAT Registered
- Public Liability Insurance: £5,000,000
- Employer's Liability Insurance: £10,000,000
- Product Liability Insurance: £5,000,000
- Equalities, anti-bribery, environmental, and health & safety policies held
- Non-collusion and conflict of interest declarations available on request
Client Ordering Portal
Contract clients benefit from a dedicated online ordering portal — a private, secure platform where authorised users can browse approved product categories, submit purchase orders, track order status, and manage call-off purchasing within agreed limits. The portal is available to estates teams, procurement officers, and finance departments, with role-based access to suit your organisation's structure.
To request portal access, contact us at sales@caearchengineering.com or use the form below.