--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement: Fall Prevention Inspection Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)" published: "2025-10-09" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement: Fall Prevention Inspection Services Buyer: WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ab90.json) ## Summary Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. The engagement process, as outlined in the preliminary market engagement notice, focuses on ensuring compliance with regulations like LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height. The services are to be rendered across various sites in Manchester, with high priority on annual and six-monthly inspections at locations including Village 135, Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court. Suppliers are expected to provide certified engineers for inspections and contribute added value, such as digital reporting and advisory services. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 23 October 2025, with the contract period planned from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in building inspection and technical inspections, particularly those with expertise in high-rise safety compliance. Companies that can provide additional services like emergency response and innovative reporting solutions might find this contract beneficial for expansion and establishing a strong foothold in the public sector. Businesses with qualified engineers and a proven track record in compliance and safety regulations are well-suited to compete, offering a potential contract value of approximately £40,000. This process not only facilitates business growth but also contributes to enhancing safety standards for high-rise buildings. ## Notice Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking suppliers to provide inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. This ensures compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height regulations across its housing stock, including high-rise buildings. The scope includes annual checks of cradle systems, davits, anchor points, safety lines, eyebolts, harnesses, PPE, and other specialist equipment, with six-monthly LOLER inspections for higher-risk assets. Providers must deliver qualified engineers, compliant certification, prompt reporting of unsafe equipment, and timely inspections in line with statutory requirements. Added value such as digital reporting, advisory services, and emergency response is welcomed. Annual inspections apply to all listed sites, with six-monthly LOLER checks required at Village 135 (Blocks A-D and Bridge Roof), Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b38a4a29-04a5-f011-813a-005056b64545 ### Planning Information Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking suppliers to provide inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. This ensures compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height regulations across its housing stock, including high-rise buildings. The scope includes annual checks of cradle systems, davits, anchor points, safety lines, eyebolts, harnesses, PPE, and other specialist equipment, with six-monthly LOLER inspections for higher-risk assets. Providers must deliver qualified engineers, compliant certification, prompt reporting of unsafe equipment, and timely inspections in line with statutory requirements. Added value such as digital reporting, advisory services, and emergency response is welcomed. Annual inspections apply to all listed sites, with six-monthly LOLER checks required at Village 135 (Blocks A-D and Bridge Roof), Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063827-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,333 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M22 9TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Sharston | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71315400 - Building-inspection services - 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 14:35 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063827-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 11:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063692-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063827-2025 9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063692-2025 9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b38a4a29-04a5-f011-813a-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.wchg.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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