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Framework for the Supply and Installation of Accessibility Equipment and Independent Living Adaptations

SUNDERLAND CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

30 Sep 2026 at 11:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Sep 2026 at 11:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland Care and Support Limited intends to establish a framework for supplying and installing accessibility equipment and adaptations to support independent living. The planned scope covers straight and curved stairlifts, through-floor lifts, ceiling-track hoists, automatic toilets and prefabricated ramps. Installation work is included, including lift installation and associated building and plumbing work. The procurement is managed by Sunderland City Council, while Sunderland Care and Support Limited is the buyer. Delivery is in Sunderland. The scope spans equipment supply and installation services, with distinct equipment types grouped into lots so suppliers may be relevant for one or more specialisms.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has set out an intention to purchase, but has not yet invited tenders. It is intended to be a framework agreement. A future procurement notice is expected on 15 November 2026; this is an indicative publication date, not a bid deadline. The planned contract period runs from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031. Six lots are described: straight-track stairlifts, curved-track stairlifts, through-floor lifts, ceiling-tracking hoists, automatic toilets and prefabricated ramps. The published lot information marks suitability for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. No estimated contract value or evaluation criteria are stated in the current plans.

The planned work may suit suppliers with experience supplying, fitting and maintaining accessibility equipment that helps people live independently. The six equipment areas allow businesses to assess fit by product specialism, including stairlifts, through-floor lifts, hoists, accessible toilets or ramps; installation capability is also relevant. The framework structure indicates a procurement intended to cover repeat requirements rather than a single one-off installation, so suppliers should consider whether they can support ongoing supply and installation across the contract period. The buyer has identified small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises as suitable. The stated scope points to a need for practical product and installation expertise, but does not set out particular accreditations, minimum capacity or experience thresholds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply and Installation of Accessibility Equipment and Independent Living Adaptations

Notice Description

The requirements are structured as follows. * Lot 1 Straight Track Stairlifts. * Lot 2 Curved Track Stairlifts. * Lot 3 Through Floor Lifts. * Lot 4 Ceiling Tracking Hoists. * Lot 5 Automatic WCs. * Lot 6 Prefabricated Ramps.

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/092291-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

34953000 - Access ramps

42416100 - Lifts

42416300 - Hoists

44115600 - Stairlifts

44411000 - Sanitary ware

45313100 - Lift installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45450000 - Other building completion work

51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 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
SUNDERLAND CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Sunderland City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Postcode Area
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

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