--- title: "Tender for the Supply of Hand Tools, Power Tools, Ladders and Steps" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066b76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066b76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066b76.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-16" --- # Tender for the Supply of Hand Tools, Power Tools, Ladders and Steps Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066b76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066b76.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the supply of hand tools, power tools, ladders, and steps, primarily serving the industry category of tools and equipment. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission of offers closing on 17 April 2026. The contract involves various delivery locations within Oldbury, West Midlands, and seeks to serve the council's repair teams. The use of an open procedure under UK legislation governs the procurement process, which is accessible via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. The enquiry period ends on 10 April 2026, while contract awards are anticipated by 26 May 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in the tools and equipment sector to expand their market reach by supplying precision and contractor tools, drills, jigsaws, planers, batteries, and consumables. Companies that can provide quality products at competitive prices will be positioned favourably, as the award criteria are heavily weighted towards price (70%) and quality (30%). The total contract value for the project amounts to £1,338,000 gross, encouraging competitive participation from sufficiently equipped suppliers. Successful bidders will have the chance to forge a long-term relationship with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council from 1 June 2026 through 31 May 2029, fostering sustainable business growth. ## Notice Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has a requirement for a range of Hand and Power Tools comprising of precision and contractor tools, drills, jigsaws, planers and batteries. Fixing, Drills & Consumables and also Ladders & Steps delivered required into the Council's Stores at Roway Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands. B69 3ES carriage paid for use by our in-house repair's teams. There may be occasions where other areas of the Council may need items delivered to other addresses within the Sandwell area. 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: Friday 17 April 2026 at 15:00hrs ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hand Tools, Fixings, Drills and Consumables Lot 2 Power Tools Lot 3 Steps and Ladders ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023701-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,115,000 | | Lots value | £1,115,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 43830000 - Power tools - 44423200 - Ladders - 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs - 44511000 - Hand tools ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023701-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023701-2026 16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmb - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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