Planning

Supply of Plumbing Parts

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has announced a procurement process titled "Supply of Plumbing Parts," currently in the planning stage, under the industry category of goods. The process is catered towards acquiring plumbing parts, including compression fittings, pipes, and water tanks, among other items. Based in Oldbury, United Kingdom, the council aims to utilise these parts for its in-house repairs team. The notice, classified as 'Pipeline Notice' on Find a Tender, is scheduled for potential tendering opportunities around March 1st, 2027, with a finalisation by February 28th, 2031. Key future communication is expected by September 1st, 2026, allowing businesses to prepare ahead of any competitive tender proceedings.

This upcoming procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers within the plumbing equipment sector to secure long-term service contracts, as the estimated contract value is around £6 million, reaching up to £7.2 million gross. The open procedure supports a wide array of businesses able to supply the required goods within the outlined specifications and timelines. Companies specializing in plumbing supplies, with the capacity to deliver to the UKG37 region, will find themselves well-suited to compete should the tender opportunity arise. Companies keen on expanding their market presence in public authority supply chains should monitor this procurement for potential involvement.

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Notice Title

Supply of Plumbing Parts

Notice Description

A requirement for a range of plumbing parts including: Compression Fittings, Pipes, China ware (Baths, Cisterns, Wash Hand Basins), Copper Cylinders, MDPE Fittings and Pipe, Sink Tops, Water Tanks, Underground Fittings. They will be used for repairs by our in- house repairs teams. Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this. (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE TENDEROPPORTUNITY)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053126-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39715300 - Plumbing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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