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Supply of Community Equipment

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 12:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Supply of Community Equipment," focusing on providing a variety of daily living aids and equipment, such as bathing aids, beds, pressure care items, and mobility devices. This project falls under the industry category of medical equipment and community services and is slated to serve the Joint Equipment Stores located in Sandwell. While currently in the planning stage with a UK1 Pipeline Notice issued on 26 May 2026, the Council outlines potential future phases that may lead to a tender process. Although no immediate action is required, businesses are advised to anticipate a possible tender with an initial contract period projected from 1 March 2028 to 29 February 2032.

The forthcoming opportunities arising from this procurement could be particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in medical equipment, health services, and community care products. Companies with capabilities to supply standard and bespoke equipment efficiently would be well-suited to engage in this tender, especially those able to offer solutions that enhance quality of life and independence for residents. The formal tender process is anticipated to be competitive, given the framework agreement's planned establishment, and businesses meeting criteria such as framework compatibility are encouraged to prepare for future announcements to maximise growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Community Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of a wide range of daily living aids and equipment, including bathing, beds, mattresses, toileting, chairs, pressure care and moving and handling devices to the Council's Joint Equipment Stores located in Sandwell. Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published. The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses. (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY)

Planning Information

The Council has issued this preliminary market engagement notice in order to seek expressions of interest whilst also exploring market feedback on specific aspects via a questionnaire. This will assist in identifying critical success factors, new approaches and potential barriers to delivery, all of which shall be considered as part of the procurement strategy for any subsequent procurement process. To request the Preliminary Market Engagement document which includes a link to the online questionnaire, please email: contracts_team@sandwell.gov.uk The deadline for submission of questionnaires is 10:00hrs on Monday 2nd February 2026. Participation is voluntary. Organisations will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this questionnaire. It is not necessary to answer every question. Organisations must also note that a response to this questionnaire does not guarantee an invitation to participate in future procurement activities that the Council conducts, or that the Council will procure any such requirements or accept any proposals offered. This is NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council. The Council intends to conduct any subsequent procurement of requirements by following procedures laid down in the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048520-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2028 - 29 Feb 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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