Planning

Project-00365 - Temporary Generators

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Project-00365 - Temporary Generators", aimed at acquiring temporary generators and related services for its care estate. This falls under the Goods category with a specific focus on generator units and is valued at approximately £215,000. The buying organisation is based in Bradford, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement process is in the planning phase, with a pre-market engagement scheduled to end on 20th April 2026. The formal competitive tender is anticipated to be announced shortly after, with communications expected by 1st May 2026. This initiative is driven by the necessity to ensure stable power solutions within residential care environments.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in generator units and related services, particularly those capable of providing innovative and safe operations in residential care settings. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to prepare for this opportunity, as the procurement is designed with inclusivity in mind. Businesses that can demonstrate robust market capacity, effective pricing structures, and adherence to safety standards in care environments will have a competitive edge. Engaging in the pre-market activities could offer critical insights and position a company advantageously for the forthcoming formal tender process.

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Notice Title

Project-00365 - Temporary Generators

Notice Description

Anchor is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform a forthcoming procurement for the provision of temporary generators and associated services across its care estate. The engagement aims to test market capacity, response capabilities, pricing structures, and approaches to operating safely within residential care environments, ahead of launching a formal competitive tender.

Planning Information

If you are intersted, you can find the PME here (Please note, the deadline for the PME is the 20/04/2026): https://anchor--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MSj000009RBAIMA4&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.lightning.force.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031716-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31122000 - Generator units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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