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PlanningUpdate

16 Jul 2026 at 08:50

Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by mhs homes group, a sub-central government public authority, involves a planning stage for the project titled "Tools, Equipment & Services Market Engagement". This procurement is aimed at understanding the UK market for modern power-tool solutions with features such as integrated vibration monitoring, enhanced health-and-safety, digital asset tracking, and comprehensive servicing. The engagement is focused in the UKJ4 region, with responses due by 31st July 2026, making this an early market engagement stage. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £1,400,000. The contract, currently in planning, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and could extend until 30th September 2033 if renewed.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in pneumatic or motorised hand tools, construction machinery and equipment, and power tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly beneficial due to the tender's suitability criteria, which encourage SME participation. By offering advanced tool management and safety solutions, businesses can position themselves advantageously in this procurement, facilitating business growth and innovation in the tool management sector. This engagement not only allows businesses to showcase their capabilities but also to influence the final requirements, enabling them to tailor their offerings to better meet the buyer's needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tools, Equipment & Services Market Engagement

Notice Description

We are conducting early market engagement to understand the UK market for modern power-tool solutions that incorporate integrated vibration monitoring, enhanced health-and-safety features, digital asset tracking, and comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and replacement support. This engagement will help us identify the range of capabilities available and how suppliers can support improved tool management and workforce safety.

Planning Information

mhs homes are looking to request for information regarding tools, equipment and services market engagement. We are conducting early market engagement to understand the UK market for modern power‑tool solutions that incorporate integrated vibration monitoring, enhanced health‑and‑safety features, digital asset tracking, and comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and replacement support. This engagement will help us identify the range of capabilities available and how suppliers can support improved tool management and workforce safety. Suppliers from the sector is invited to complete our questionnaire at the following link (click or copy and paste into browser) : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=r9m4uv7_tEWKr0cbjsv5AKvioEqdu0lNgenFtOlNyPVUQkEzTTVMRFU0NUpHTzRPOVZaUklZUzRSQy4u Please submit responses by 31st July 2026. Responses will be anonymized. And if we decided to proceed with tender will be shared at Invitation to tender stage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067060-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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


CPV Codes

42650000 - Pneumatic or motorised hand tools

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

43830000 - Power tools

44510000 - Tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHS HOMES GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4LL
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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