Planning

Hand Power Tools

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 11:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Platform Housing Limited, a prominent not-for-profit social landlord in the Midlands, centres on a tender for the provision of power hand tools. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the issuance of the Market Engagement Document on 13th April 2026 and the return deadline by 20th April 2026. This will be followed by the tender submission deadline on 27th May 2026, with adjudication and contract award processes concluding by 2nd June 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £1.8 million, is for a three-year duration starting from 15th June 2026 and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including East and West Midlands.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or distribution of power tools, particularly those classified as SMEs, as they are identified as suitable contenders. With the procurement method focusing on engaging competent suppliers for a significant three-year contract, businesses with robust delivery capabilities in the specified regions can expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with a prestigious housing group. Manufacturers and suppliers with a portfolio of reliable, high-quality power tools that meet diverse construction and maintenance needs will be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hand Power Tools

Notice Description

Platform Housing Group (PHG) is a not-for-profit social landlord that has been established for more than 40 years. PHG provides over 50,000 affordable homes across the East and West Midlands, with a portfolio that includes social and affordable rent and shared ownership homes. PHG is one of the largest social landlords in the Midlands, and one of the top 15 nationally. It has G1 governance and V1 financial viability ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing. Platform Housing Group (PHG) was formed from the merger of Waterloo Housing Group and Fortis Living in October 2018. PHG has around 50,000 homes across the Midlands and Central England, making it the largest Registered Provider of affordable housing in the Midlands, and one of the top 15 providers nationally. We are now tendering for a 3-year contract for the provision of power hand tools. The contract is work circa PS1.8 million over the contract period. Full details of requirements are contained in the ITT (UK4).

Planning Information

13th April 2026 Market Engagement Document issued 20th April 2026 Market Engagement Document returned 22nd April 2026 Tender Documents Issued 27th May 2026 Tenders Submitted 2nd June 2026 Tenders Adjudicated & Contract Award Process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033224-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43830000 - Power tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 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
PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B37 7YD
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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