Tender

W4133 The Provision of Disabled Facility Lifts, Overhead Track Hoists and Associated Works

WALSALL COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 09:52

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 15:15

Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is actively seeking tenders for the procurement titled "W4133 The Provision of Disabled Facility Lifts, Overhead Track Hoists and Associated Works". This involves the installation and maintenance services within the UKG38 region, United Kingdom, under the active procurement stage. The council has outlined six lots, including stairlifts, vertical lifts, ceiling track hoists, and maintenance services. Business applications should note the significant enquiry deadline of 17th November 2025 and the submission deadline of 27th November 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure under the services category, with a substantial gross budget of £12,000,000 for these essential adaptations, highlighting the substantial but evolving funding potential from both central government and council resources.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses in the lift installation and maintenance sectors to expand their operations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies offering solutions in accessibility equipment, including stairlifts and hoists, are best positioned to benefit from this contract. The council is looking for qualified and experienced contractors who can meet the criteria of 70% price and 30% quality, reflecting a balanced focus on value and service excellence. The contract periods begin in April 2026 through to March 2029, with options for renewal, allowing businesses to plan long-term growth and establish themselves as key partners in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W4133 The Provision of Disabled Facility Lifts, Overhead Track Hoists and Associated Works

Notice Description

Walsall Council is seeking tenders from qualified and experienced contractors to deliver a comprehensive set of works associated with the installation and maintenance of Disabled Facility Lifts, Hoists and Associated Works. The Council provides a range of assistance for residents who need adaptations to their homes. This includes both statutory and non-statutory grants and loans for residents (home owners, social and private rented). Each year the Council is provided with direct funds from Central Government and from their own sources to assist residents in obtaining these adaptations. The value of funding available for the Council is subject to change and as such the number of adaptations that can be assisted also changes. A primary area of assistance is the provision of lifts (stair, step, vertical) and ceiling track hoists. Whilst no funding can be guaranteed Applicants will be fully aware that the demographic and health changes in society will continue to mean that residents need / want adaptations such as lifts and hoists.

Lot Information

Straight Stairlifts

Supply and fitting of Straight Stairlifts

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

Curved Stairlifts

Supply and fitting of Curved Stairlifts

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

Vertical Lifts

Supply and fitting of Vertical Lifts

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

Powered Lifting Platform and Step Lifts

Supply and fitting of Powered Lifting Platform and Step Lifts

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

Ceiling Track Hoists

Supply and fitting of Ceiling Track Hoists

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

Maintenance

Maintenance of existing lifts

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069239-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44115600 - Stairlifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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