Tender

Children's bikes to Learn to Ride

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 May 2026 at 12:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the procurement of children's bicycles and helmets for primary schools within Sandwell. This initiative, titled "Children’s bikes to Learn to Ride," falls under the non-motorised bicycles industry category, with an associated CPV code 34431000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition method. The primary purpose is to deliver a range of bicycles, including balance and convertible models, to children aged 3–8, before the end of the Summer Term 2026. With a budget allocation of £27,700 (excluding VAT), the tender closes on 8th June 2026, with inquiry submissions ending by 29th May 2026. Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, United Kingdom, is the point of contact for the procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of bicycles and related accessories. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality, durable bicycles suitable for young children would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those capable of offering both balance and pedal conversion models. The focus on price and quality, with a 60% weightage on price and 40% on quality, indicates a balanced evaluation approach and encourages competitive pricing paired with innovative, child-friendly solutions. Participation in this tender could offer growth potential for businesses eager to expand their market presence in educational and public sector supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's bikes to Learn to Ride

Notice Description

Provision of bicycles and helmets for Sandwell primary schools for children aged 3-8. Bikes must include a range of sizes (minimum 14" wheels), including balance bikes and convertible balance-to-pedal models. Budget: PS27,700 (excl. VAT). Delivery: Required as soon as possible, to schools across Sandwell, for use before Summer Term 2026 ends.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a63f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049670-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,750 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

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