---
title: "Minor Aids and Adaptations Delivery - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Minor Aids and Adaptations Delivery - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "Minor Aids and Adaptations Delivery" was conducted by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, based in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement falls under the construction work industry category, specifically related to building completion works. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, culminating in the award stage. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council published the award on 14th July 2026, following a tender period that closed on 14th April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £950,000, will be executed by BAX Construction Ltd, spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The locations involved include Sandwell, as well as regions across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more broadly the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in minor residential adaptations. By focusing on services such as the supply and installation of support railings, ramps, and other accessibility enhancements, this contract is well-suited for businesses with expertise in small-scale construction projects that require adaptation work. Companies with capabilities in delivering reliable and cost-effective adaptation solutions—while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards—will find this contract beneficial. The proactive and responsive nature of the work provides continuous engagement and a stable source of revenue for businesses aligned with the council's requirements.

## Notice

The Minor Aids and Adaptations service covers the following works: A Minor Adaptation is defined as any alteration to a residential property costing less than PS1,500.00 in total for labour and materials. This service is both proactive and responsive. The Minor Adaptation Service includes supply and installation of grab rails, handrails, stair and second stair rails, steps and half steps, key safe installations, newel rails, over bath showers, drop arm rails and small ramps. The minor adaptations are provided without charge to the Service User. Access to the service and specified work are determined by the Council. This service is available to all residents living in Sandwell in Council properties. Specific works for the Minor Adaptations Service will include but not be limited to; * Increase internal doorway * Fill in open section of staircase balustrade * Supply and fit key safe * Provide a ramp up to 300mm rise * Provide a ramp exceeding 300mm rise * Provide external half step * Provide an additional external one and half step * Steel handrail to ramp * Supply and fit mop stick handrail and back board to stairwell * Supply and fit grab rail * Supply and fit grab rail (corner) * Supply and fit wall mounted, drop down rail * Supply and fix slatted shower seat * Supply and fix shower curtain & rail * Lever taps * Supply and fit Electric Thermostatic Shower * All asbestos surveying, sampling and removal associated with the Works. There is no requirement for an Out of Hours Provision. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5e11028-170f-4167-9fe8-925c7609ceed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAX CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45450000 - Other building completion work

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5e11028-170f-4167-9fe8-925c7609ceed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5e11028-170f-4167-9fe8-925c7609ceed
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45b180c4-827e-4b4e-b812-895fa8518954.json.