Award

Scaffolding and Safe Working Platforms

WOLVERHAMPTON HOMES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 14:50

Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 10:37

Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority, recently awarded a contract for scaffolding and safe working platforms to Ascent Access Scaffolding Limited. This contract is valued at £3,464,704 excluding VAT (£4,157,644.80 including VAT) and will last for five years, starting from 8th April 2026 to 16th February 2031. The procurement was conducted using an open method, ensuring an open competition below the threshold, specifically targeting works within the city boundaries of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. The contract award follows a tender process finalised on 16th September 2025, with emphasis on responsiveness and integration to support the In-House Team’s activities under applicable work specifications.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the scaffolding industry. The demand for erecting, dismantling, and maintaining safe working platforms could be particularly appealing for businesses capable of delivering integrated and flexible services. Ascent Access Scaffolding Limited, a supplier with SME status, successfully secured this opportunity, potentially enabling them to expand their footprint and operational capacity. Businesses with expertise in scaffolding and value for money services, as well as the ability to adhere to performance and ICT specifications, stand well-suited to participate in similar tenders and leverage the dynamic scaffolding needs of public housing projects like those commissioned by Wolverhampton Homes Limited.

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Notice Title

Scaffolding and Safe Working Platforms

Notice Description

Wolverhampton Homes seeks to appoint a contractor to erect scaffolding and safe working platforms at various properties within the city boundaries of Wolverhampton. To provide scaffolding services on a responsive basis as and when required. To support the activities of the In-House Team by providing a fully integrated and flexible service that is seamless from the customer's perspective and that ensures that value for money is achieved. All works will be required to be completed in accordance with the applicable works specifications, performance targets, customer service and ICT systems. The contract will run for a period of 5 years with a total contract value of PS3,464,704 excluding VAT or PS4,157,644.80 including VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,464,704 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,464,704 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,464,704 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 16 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV11 1XU
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Wednesfield South
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENT ACCESS SCAFFOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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