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Community Gateway Association - Provision of Hand Held Power Tools - Pre Market Engagement

COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 04:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Community Gateway Association Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of hand-held power tools, with an estimated contract value of £385,000. This initiative is part of its Gateway Property Care service, which handles around 20,000 repairs annually in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement process will officially begin in June 2026, with preliminary market engagement meetings scheduled for May 2026 on multiple dates. Interested parties should register by 8 May 2026 to participate in these meetings, which will be held via Teams. The focus is on goods within the hand-held electromechanical tools industry category, and the procurement will be conducted under UK procurement regulations, targeting the public authority sub-central government sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in hand-held power tools and associated maintenance services. Participating businesses will have the chance to provide a comprehensive solution that includes tools, maintenance, asset management software, and training. Companies experienced in offering durable power tools, compliance with health and safety standards, and integration of asset management systems are ideal candidates. Furthermore, organisations that can offer leasing, hire, or purchase delivery models and demonstrate social value or sustainability initiatives will find this procurement particularly appealing. Engaging in this tender can lead to long-term strategic partnerships with a prominent community-focused association.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Gateway Association - Provision of Hand Held Power Tools - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

Gateway Property Care (GPC), is CGA's 24/7 inhouse repairs and maintenance service, delivering over 20,000 repairs per year, across multiple trades. The power tools and equipment, provided to our operatives are sourced from a variety of suppliers and manufacturers, and the service faces challenges with maintenance, asset management and compliance. GPC has 88 operatives working across joinery, gas, electrical, external works, plastering and painting, supported by a fleet of approximately 800 power tools, including batteries and chargers. The range of tools includes: *Cordless Impact Driver *Cordless Combi & SDS Drills *Cordless Jigsaw *Cordless Multi Tool *Cordless Circular Saw *Cordless Planner *Cordless Drywall Screwdriver *Cordless Finish Nailer *Cordless Angle Grinder 4" *M-Class Vacuum *LED Task Light GPC require a new solution for the provision, maintenance and management hand-held power tools. Each trade will need a core provision of tools, relevant to the work they undertake. As well as a selection of pooled tools, shared across the teams. The solution must include: *Cordless tools of appropriate specification *Replacement consumables *Health and Safety Compliance (HAVS, noise, dust control and PAT testing) *Asset management software with integration capability *Service and maintenance plans with loan tools *Training and ongoing support The procurement process for the new solution is expected to commence in June 2026. A Pre Market Engagement exercise will be undertaken beforehand to help GPC understand: *Market appetite & capacity *Solution & technology options *Specification refinement *Delivery models (leasing, hire, purchase) *Cost indicators *Procurement routes *Implementation timescales *Social value options *Sustainability *Key risks & barriers Further details can be found in the Pre Market Engagement Brief. To request a copy of the Pre Market Engagement Brief, please contact our appointed Procurement Advisors, Clarity Procurement Solutions: nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk

Planning Information

The PME will be conducted via a 1-hour Teams meeting with each Participant. Meetings will take place across the following days: •19/05/2026 •20/05/2026 •21/05/2026 •26/05/2026 •27/05/2026 Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Interested Parties should register their interest by 08/05/2026 to our appointed Procurement Advisors, Clarity Procurement Solutions: nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk Please include: •Organisation name •Names, e-mail addresses and roles of attendees Meeting allocations will be confirmed week commencing 11/05/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034924-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

42652000 - Hand-held electromechanical tools

43830000 - Power tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 4-5 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
COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2DW
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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