Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement: Fall Prevention Inspection Services

WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. The engagement process, as outlined in the preliminary market engagement notice, focuses on ensuring compliance with regulations like LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height. The services are to be rendered across various sites in Manchester, with high priority on annual and six-monthly inspections at locations including Village 135, Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court. Suppliers are expected to provide certified engineers for inspections and contribute added value, such as digital reporting and advisory services. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 23 October 2025, with the contract period planned from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in building inspection and technical inspections, particularly those with expertise in high-rise safety compliance. Companies that can provide additional services like emergency response and innovative reporting solutions might find this contract beneficial for expansion and establishing a strong foothold in the public sector. Businesses with qualified engineers and a proven track record in compliance and safety regulations are well-suited to compete, offering a potential contract value of approximately £40,000. This process not only facilitates business growth but also contributes to enhancing safety standards for high-rise buildings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement: Fall Prevention Inspection Services

Notice Description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking suppliers to provide inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. This ensures compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height regulations across its housing stock, including high-rise buildings. The scope includes annual checks of cradle systems, davits, anchor points, safety lines, eyebolts, harnesses, PPE, and other specialist equipment, with six-monthly LOLER inspections for higher-risk assets. Providers must deliver qualified engineers, compliant certification, prompt reporting of unsafe equipment, and timely inspections in line with statutory requirements. Added value such as digital reporting, advisory services, and emergency response is welcomed. Annual inspections apply to all listed sites, with six-monthly LOLER checks required at Village 135 (Blocks A-D and Bridge Roof), Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b38a4a29-04a5-f011-813a-005056b64545

Planning Information

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking suppliers to provide inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. This ensures compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height regulations across its housing stock, including high-rise buildings. The scope includes annual checks of cradle systems, davits, anchor points, safety lines, eyebolts, harnesses, PPE, and other specialist equipment, with six-monthly LOLER inspections for higher-risk assets. Providers must deliver qualified engineers, compliant certification, prompt reporting of unsafe equipment, and timely inspections in line with statutory requirements. Added value such as digital reporting, advisory services, and emergency response is welcomed. Annual inspections apply to all listed sites, with six-monthly LOLER checks required at Village 135 (Blocks A-D and Bridge Roof), Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063827-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)
Contact Name
Mr Franz Sagun
Contact Email
franzdaniel.sagun@wchg.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001110000

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M22 9TA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Sharston
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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