This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 14:41

Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the "Minor Aids and Adaptations Delivery" project, a venture focusing on the construction industry. This contract involves various minor adaptations to residential properties, such as the installation of grab rails and the provision of ramps, with a total budget of £1,500,000. The Council is situated in Oldbury, within the UKG37 region, and the successful tender was awarded to Bax Construction Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Wolverhampton. The procurement process concluded with a contract award on 1st July 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement employed an open procedure, aiming for transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and building completion work, particularly those offering solutions for residential modifications. Companies specializing in the installation of minor structural adjustments like stair rails, handrails, and shower installations will find this contract beneficial for growth. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector have been prioritized, as evidenced by Bax Construction Ltd's award despite being an SME, underlining the Council's commitment to nurturing local business. Companies with a focus on public and residential property improvements and capable of meeting the contract's requirements could greatly expand their business influence and reputation through successful participation.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061890-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAX CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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