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title: "Supply of Community Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051cae"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Supply of Community Equipment

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051cae

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Supply of Community Equipment," focusing on providing a variety of daily living aids and equipment, such as bathing aids, beds, pressure care items, and mobility devices. This project falls under the industry category of medical equipment and community services and is slated to serve the Joint Equipment Stores located in Sandwell. While currently in the planning stage with a UK1 Pipeline Notice issued on 26 May 2026, the Council outlines potential future phases that may lead to a tender process. Although no immediate action is required, businesses are advised to anticipate a possible tender with an initial contract period projected from 1 March 2028 to 29 February 2032.

The forthcoming opportunities arising from this procurement could be particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in medical equipment, health services, and community care products. Companies with capabilities to supply standard and bespoke equipment efficiently would be well-suited to engage in this tender, especially those able to offer solutions that enhance quality of life and independence for residents. The formal tender process is anticipated to be competitive, given the framework agreement's planned establishment, and businesses meeting criteria such as framework compatibility are encouraged to prepare for future announcements to maximise growth prospects.

## Notice

Supply of a wide range of daily living aids and equipment, including bathing, beds, mattresses, toileting, chairs, pressure care and moving and handling devices to the Council's Joint Equipment Stores located in Sandwell. 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 no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published. The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses. (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY)

### Planning Information

The Council has issued this preliminary market engagement notice in order to seek expressions of interest whilst also exploring market feedback on specific aspects via a questionnaire. This will assist in identifying critical success factors, new approaches and potential barriers to delivery, all of which shall be considered as part of the procurement strategy for any subsequent procurement process.
To request the Preliminary Market Engagement document which includes a link to the online questionnaire, please email: contracts_team@sandwell.gov.uk
The deadline for submission of questionnaires is 10:00hrs on Monday 2nd February 2026.
Participation is voluntary. Organisations will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this questionnaire. It is not necessary to answer every question. Organisations must also note that a response to this questionnaire does not guarantee an invitation to participate in future procurement activities that the Council conducts, or that the Council will procure any such requirements or accept any proposals offered.
This is NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council. The Council intends to conduct any subsequent procurement of requirements by following procedures laid down in the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048520-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2028 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| 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 | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:59 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048520-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001808-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 08:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024496-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048520-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001808-2026
  9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024496-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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