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SCH - Adaptations Materials and Equipment 2024

SOLIHULL COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED

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24 Nov 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "SCH - Adaptations Materials and Equipment 2024" has been awarded by Solihull Community Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Solihull, United Kingdom. The procurement process pertains to the acquisition of various AKW products and equipment, intended for scheduled adaptation installations and maintenance across their housing stock, with a focus on products like medical aids. This process applies to installations in regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement was carried out via a direct method below a threshold, without competition, and has transitioned from the tender stage to a completed status with the contract being signed on 20th November 2025. The contract is active and spans from 21st November 2025 to 31st October 2028.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses dealing in medical aids and adaptation equipment, particularly those capable of supplying AKW products. Since the procurement process was direct and without competition, similar businesses may want to approach Solihull Community Housing Limited for potential partnerships in future tender releases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with expertise in adaptive installations and related materials, are well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The contract value stands at £72,000 gross, highlighting a substantial business avenue for companies in the niche of adaptation solutions and general maintenance services.

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Notice Title

SCH - Adaptations Materials and Equipment 2024

Notice Description

SCH Stores & Purchasing Department are required to purchase a various range of AKW products and equipment for two main SCH internal service areas which are D.T.D and Minor Adaptational Departments, for the use in scheduled adaptational installation works based on assessments conducted by either SMBC, NHS, SCH occupational therapist (OT) and various general maintenance and repairs requirements of previous works carried out through these services. AKW products and equipment are primarily used throughout all of the SMBC housing stock in relation to the installation of adaptation solutions for bathrooms, showers and kitchens, therefore it would be in the best interest for SCH and the customers to continue to install like for like AKW products and equipment, when conduction the various general maintenance and repairs are required. This process will maximise efficiencies in allow installations to be carried in a timely fashion 'first time/first visit', customer satisfaction and minimise any further inconvenience to the customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076433-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B37 6BX
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
Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKW MEDI-CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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