Planning

Design, Manufacture and Installation of Modular Ramps and Associated Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves the design, manufacture, and installation of modular ramps and associated services. It falls under the 'works' industry category with additional elements included under 'goods'. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 2nd February 2026. Key dates include an engagement milestone due by 16th February 2026, and the potential contract start date is slated for 13th July 2026. This procurement effort is evident in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and relates to installations throughout the United Kingdom, with an anticipated contract value of £600,000 (gross amount £720,000) spread over an initial period of three years, extendable up to three additional years.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on construction work and those offering access ramp solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly well-suited, given the focus on providing modular ramped access as part of Disabled Facilities Grant adaptations within Barnsley. Businesses with capabilities in innovative design, manufacturing, and installation of modular components, especially those experienced in fulfilling public sector requirements, are encouraged to engage. This procurement method promises steady work with the potential for an extended relationship with the council, fostering significant growth opportunities for the successful contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Manufacture and Installation of Modular Ramps and Associated Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the appointment of a single contractor for the design, manufacture and installation of modular ramped access. The Council administers Disabled Facilities Grant adaptations for Privately Owned, Housing Association or Private Rented properties in Barnsley. The DFG Team process around 30 modular ramped access installations per year, to include low level threshold door and other associated works. The annual expenditure is anticipated to be around PS100,000 per annum. The length of the contract is expected to be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for 1+1+1.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102370&TID=100107586&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06145f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009025-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34953000 - Access ramps

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ethan Hollins
Contact Email
procurement@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 111111

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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