A Reference List of Material Suppliers (the List) is maintained by the Estate Management Division (EMD) of the Housing Department for supplying building materials (materials) for maintenance works in public rental housing estates. These materials are normally procured by issuing works orders through term maintenance contracts to the maintenance contractors who propose materials on the List for EMD's approval. The purpose of setting up and maintaining the List is to ensure quality and to improve operation efficiency through minimizing the efforts required from project teams and contractors in conducting trials.

The List contains a range of categories, as shown in the Guide to Application for Housing Department Estate Management Division Reference Lists of Material Suppliers (Guide). The material used may be revised from time to time to suit EMD's operational need and the EMD is not obliged to approve any materials on the List proposed by the maintenance contractors. It is at the sole discretion of the HD to decide which material should be approved.

Interested material suppliers are welcome to apply for inclusion onto the List, subject to the requirements in the Guide. Please refer to the Submission Checklist for the details and submit the required information to SMS / SD, Strategy Development Unit, EMD, 5/F, Block 1, Housing Authority Headquarters, 33 Fat Kwong Street, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong by registered post or courier.

Applicants are fully responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the information submitted and failure in discharging this responsibility may result in disqualification of the applications. The applicants may be required to carry out trial projects or / and tests to verify their competence and the performance of their products. The requirements in the Guide serve only as a general reference. There may be other specific instructions and requirements for individual applicants.

The List serves as an internal reference information for EMD staff to procure materials through maintenance contractors. Under no circumstances can any material supplier use this information for advertising or marketing purposes.