--- title: "Community Gateway Association - Provision of Hand Held Power Tools - Pre Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED" published: "2026-04-17" --- # Community Gateway Association - Provision of Hand Held Power Tools - Pre Market Engagement Buyer: COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684a6.json) ## Summary The Community Gateway Association Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of hand-held power tools, with an estimated contract value of £385,000. This initiative is part of its Gateway Property Care service, which handles around 20,000 repairs annually in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement process will officially begin in June 2026, with preliminary market engagement meetings scheduled for May 2026 on multiple dates. Interested parties should register by 8 May 2026 to participate in these meetings, which will be held via Teams. The focus is on goods within the hand-held electromechanical tools industry category, and the procurement will be conducted under UK procurement regulations, targeting the public authority sub-central government sector. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in hand-held power tools and associated maintenance services. Participating businesses will have the chance to provide a comprehensive solution that includes tools, maintenance, asset management software, and training. Companies experienced in offering durable power tools, compliance with health and safety standards, and integration of asset management systems are ideal candidates. Furthermore, organisations that can offer leasing, hire, or purchase delivery models and demonstrate social value or sustainability initiatives will find this procurement particularly appealing. Engaging in this tender can lead to long-term strategic partnerships with a prominent community-focused association. ## Notice Gateway Property Care (GPC), is CGA's 24/7 inhouse repairs and maintenance service, delivering over 20,000 repairs per year, across multiple trades. The power tools and equipment, provided to our operatives are sourced from a variety of suppliers and manufacturers, and the service faces challenges with maintenance, asset management and compliance. GPC has 88 operatives working across joinery, gas, electrical, external works, plastering and painting, supported by a fleet of approximately 800 power tools, including batteries and chargers. The range of tools includes: *Cordless Impact Driver *Cordless Combi & SDS Drills *Cordless Jigsaw *Cordless Multi Tool *Cordless Circular Saw *Cordless Planner *Cordless Drywall Screwdriver *Cordless Finish Nailer *Cordless Angle Grinder 4" *M-Class Vacuum *LED Task Light GPC require a new solution for the provision, maintenance and management hand-held power tools. Each trade will need a core provision of tools, relevant to the work they undertake. As well as a selection of pooled tools, shared across the teams. The solution must include: *Cordless tools of appropriate specification *Replacement consumables *Health and Safety Compliance (HAVS, noise, dust control and PAT testing) *Asset management software with integration capability *Service and maintenance plans with loan tools *Training and ongoing support The procurement process for the new solution is expected to commence in June 2026. A Pre Market Engagement exercise will be undertaken beforehand to help GPC understand: *Market appetite & capacity *Solution & technology options *Specification refinement *Delivery models (leasing, hire, purchase) *Cost indicators *Procurement routes *Implementation timescales *Social value options *Sustainability *Key risks & barriers Further details can be found in the Pre Market Engagement Brief. To request a copy of the Pre Market Engagement Brief, please contact our appointed Procurement Advisors, Clarity Procurement Solutions: nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk ### Planning Information The PME will be conducted via a 1-hour Teams meeting with each Participant. Meetings will take place across the following days: •19/05/2026 •20/05/2026 •21/05/2026 •26/05/2026 •27/05/2026 Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Interested Parties should register their interest by 08/05/2026 to our appointed Procurement Advisors, Clarity Procurement Solutions: nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk Please include: •Organisation name •Names, e-mail addresses and roles of attendees Meeting allocations will be confirmed week commencing 11/05/2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034924-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 17 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £385,000 | | 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 | COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 2DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Ashton | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 42652000 - Hand-held electromechanical tools - 43830000 - Power tools ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 04:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034924-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034924-2026 17th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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