Planning

Pre Market Engagement - Supply and Erection of Access Equipment (Scaffold & Mobile Towers) (H817)

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 15:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement - Supply and Erection of Access Equipment (Scaffold & Mobile Towers) (H817)." This contract aims to replace the existing provision of access equipment for the Council’s Housing Maintenance Team starting from November 2026. The procurement falls under the 'works' category and is located in Dudley, UK. The Council has scheduled a pre-market engagement process, requiring potential suppliers to complete a questionnaire by 15th June 2026. This engagement aims to inform specification, pricing, and procurement approach without binding the participants to any future commitments.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scaffolding and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises eligible under its suitability criteria. By participating in this pre-market engagement, businesses can contribute to shaping the final tender specifications, potentially increasing their chance of success in future tender stages. The procurement will ensure the continued provision of compliant working-at-height solutions, benefitting those experienced in scaffolding erection and dismantling. Business growth can be achieved by aligning capabilities with the Council's needs, fostering long-term contractual relationships with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Supply and Erection of Access Equipment (Scaffold & Mobile Towers) (H817)

Notice Description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting Pre-Market Engagement (PME) for H817: The Supply and Erection of Access Equipment (Scaffold & Mobile Towers). Dudley MBC's Housing Maintenance Team require a contract to replace the existing provision upon its expiry in October 2026. The new procurement exercise will ensure the continued provision of safe and compliant working-at-height solutions to support the Housing Maintenance Team's direct labour force in delivering essential repairs and maintenance across the Council's housing stock. Responses are non-binding and will not be used for selection or evaluation purposes. However they will inform the development of the specification, pricing schedule, contractual terms and overall procurement approach. All information will be treated confidentially and used solely to support the preparation of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and other associated tender documentation. Supplier identities will not be disclosed to any external parties.

Planning Information

The pre-market engagement process will consist of the completion of a questionnaire which requires a response before Monday 15th June 2026. The questionnaire can be found on Dudley MBC's e-tendering portal - https://intendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home Participation or non-participation in the pre-market engagement process shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of this process shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation will be at each supplier's own cost. No expense in responding to this process will be reimbursed by the Council. ***THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049939-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44212310 - Scaffolding

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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