Planning

SOL SOL Community Equipment Maintenance and Support Services

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "SOL SOL Community Equipment Maintenance and Support Services". This initiative, tagged under the services category, aims to enhance the maintenance of community equipment critical for independent living and hospital discharge. Key aspects of the contract may include preventive maintenance, LOLER inspections, and out-of-hours support, set to cover dates from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2030. The procurement process is governed under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, with a scheduled engagement milestone due on 24th November 2025. The procurement is intended for the Solihull area in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in miscellaneous repair and maintenance services or the maintenance of medical and precision equipment. With a focus on compliance, service responsiveness, and customer satisfaction, businesses capable of providing these services efficiently and sustainably will find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, those with expertise in data recording and IT platform reporting will benefit from potential contract enhancements, meeting both statutory and operational objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL SOL Community Equipment Maintenance and Support Services

Notice Description

SMBC provides essential community equipment to support independent living and hospital discharge. The current contract is due for renewal, and the Council is exploring options to enhance service delivery, compliance, and value for money. The future contract may include: * Planned Preventative Maintenance * LOLER inspections (every 6 months) * Reactive repairs * Out-of-hours support (24/7/365) * PAT testing * Installation and minor adaptations (e.g., ceiling track hoists, modular ramps) * Data recording and reporting via IT platforms (e.g., TCES) Key Objectives * Ensure statutory compliance (LOLER, Health & Safety) * Improve service responsiveness and reliability * Enhance customer satisfaction and accessibility * Support sustainability and social value outcomes

Planning Information

The future contract may include: • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • LOLER inspections (every 6 months) • Reactive repairs (emergency and routine) • Out-of-hours support (24/7/365) • PAT testing • Installation and minor adaptations (e.g., ceiling track hoists, modular ramps) • Data recording and reporting via IT platforms (e.g., TCES)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071699-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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