Tender

Minor Aids and Adaptations Delivery

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the delivery of the Minor Aids and Adaptations service in the UK, specifically in the Sandwell region (UKG37). This procurement process, tagged under construction work and building completion, falls under the works category and employs an open procedure. The contract involves alterations and installations in residential properties costing less than £1,500, with key services including installation of rails, steps, ramps, and shower facilities. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal by the closing date on 14 April 2026 at 15:00hrs, with enquiries closing on 7 April 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with the award expected by 20 May 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in construction and home adaptation services, particularly those specialising in minor construction and adaptations. Companies that can efficiently deliver quality home alteration services within a budget are ideal candidates for this opportunity. With a gross contract value of £1,140,000, the open procedure allows competitive bidding, encouraging bidders to present their proficiency in cost-effective and quality-driven service delivery. The contract period spans two years, commencing in June 2026, providing ample opportunity for business expansion and sustained service provision in the Sandwell locality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Aids and Adaptations Delivery

Notice Description

The Minor Aids and Adaptations service covers the following works: A Minor Adaptation is defined as any alteration to a residential property costing less than PS1,500.00 in total for labour and materials. This service is both proactive and responsive. The Minor Adaptation Service includes supply and installation of grab rails, handrails, stair and second stair rails, steps and half steps, key safe installations, newel rails, over bath showers, drop arm rails and small ramps. The minor adaptations are provided without charge to the Service User. Access to the service and specified work are determined by the Council. This service is available to all residents living in Sandwell in Council properties. Specific works for the Minor Adaptations Service will include but not be limited to; * Increase internal doorway * Fill in open section of staircase balustrade * Supply and fit key safe * Provide a ramp up to 300mm rise * Provide a ramp exceeding 300mm rise * Provide external half step * Provide an additional external one and half step * Steel handrail to ramp * Supply and fit mop stick handrail and back board to stairwell * Supply and fit grab rail * Supply and fit grab rail (corner) * Supply and fit wall mounted, drop down rail * Supply and fix slatted shower seat * Supply and fix shower curtain & rail * Lever taps * Supply and fit Electric Thermostatic Shower * All asbestos surveying, sampling and removal associated with the Works. There is no requirement for an Out of Hours Provision. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022446-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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