Tender

Provision of Internal and External Hand / Grab Rails

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of internal and external hand/grab rails, to be installed in residential properties across the mainland and the Isle of Millport. The tender process is at the 'Tender' stage and utilises the open procurement method, allowing for electronic submissions. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 2nd July 2026, with the contract award period commencing immediately on that date. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category, focusing on goods, with a contract value of £371,912. Detailed submissions are to be made through the provided Scottish public procurement website, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for safety and quality standards.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities, especially suited to firms experienced in construction, property maintenance, and health and safety management. Businesses with capabilities in installing infrastructure within residential settings can capitalise on this contract, especially those familiar with working under the specific requirements for handling home adaptations for accessibility. Beyond direct sales and installations, there is potential for growth in client base in the public sector infrastructure projects, enhancing reputation through delivering quality service and compliance with UKAS accredited standards. Overall, the procurement creates avenues for engaging with sustainable and community-focused initiatives, with added incentives in supporting SMEs and delivering community benefits.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal and External Hand / Grab Rails

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the supply and installation of hand and grab rails, as required to residential properties throughout the mainland in addition to the Isle of Millport.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will follow the open tender process.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833293
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557036
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

30195800 - Hanging rails or holders

33100000 - Medical equipments

33196000 - Medical aids

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

34941000 - Rails and accessories

34946110 - Rails

44220000 - Builders' joinery

44316000 - Ironmongery

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45400000 - Building completion work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45421000 - Joinery work

45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

45421140 - Installation of metal joinery except doors and windows

45421150 - Non-metal joinery installation work

45421160 - Ironmongery work

45450000 - Other building completion work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£371,912 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£371,912 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
TBC

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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