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title: "Supply, Fitment and Maintenance of Fixed Mechanical Equipment and Prefabricated Ramps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f67"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Supply, Fitment and Maintenance of Fixed Mechanical Equipment and Prefabricated Ramps

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f67

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply, Fitment and Maintenance of Fixed Mechanical Equipment and Prefabricated Ramps" is being initiated by Sunderland City Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category. This tender involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of stairlifts within the homes of vulnerable residents in Sunderland, UK, aimed at supporting independent living. This procurement falls under the goods category and the initial stage is currently in planning, with a future notice date set for 1 August 2025. The procurement is expected to commence with the contract period beginning on 1 November 2025 and ending on 30 October 2029. The procedure includes a framework agreement, offering opportunities to engage in both long-term supply and maintenance services.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its preference for such organisations. Companies specializing in mechanical equipment, specifically stairlifts, and those experienced in delivering public sector contracts will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the extended duration of the contract and the established framework provide a stable and ongoing business relationship potential with Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

The supply, fitment and maintenance of Straight Track Stairlifts within vulnerable residents homes to support independent living.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025364-2025 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44115600 - Stairlifts

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 16:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025364-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025364-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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