Planning

Supply, Fitment and Maintenance of Fixed Mechanical Equipment and Prefabricated Ramps

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply, Fitment and Maintenance of Fixed Mechanical Equipment and Prefabricated Ramps" is being initiated by Sunderland City Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category. This tender involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of stairlifts within the homes of vulnerable residents in Sunderland, UK, aimed at supporting independent living. This procurement falls under the goods category and the initial stage is currently in planning, with a future notice date set for 1 August 2025. The procurement is expected to commence with the contract period beginning on 1 November 2025 and ending on 30 October 2029. The procedure includes a framework agreement, offering opportunities to engage in both long-term supply and maintenance services.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its preference for such organisations. Companies specializing in mechanical equipment, specifically stairlifts, and those experienced in delivering public sector contracts will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the extended duration of the contract and the established framework provide a stable and ongoing business relationship potential with Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Fitment and Maintenance of Fixed Mechanical Equipment and Prefabricated Ramps

Notice Description

The supply, fitment and maintenance of Straight Track Stairlifts within vulnerable residents homes to support independent living.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025364-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44115600 - Stairlifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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