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title: "Cambridgeshire Home Improvement Agency (CHIA) - Equipment contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bed5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Cambridgeshire Home Improvement Agency (CHIA) - Equipment contract

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bed5

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Cambridgeshire Home Improvement Agency (CHIA) equipment contract, focusing on the provision and installation of various specialist equipment and services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement session scheduled for 15th July 2026, to be conducted via Teams. This procurement involves categories such as medical furniture, aids, access ramps, hoists, and lifts, mainly in the Cambridge City, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire regions. The contract, worth approximately £4 million, is set to commence on 1st November 2026 for an initial two-year period, with potential extensions up to 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the installation and supply of medical and accessibility equipment. The contracts are structured into multiple lots, allowing for SMEs to participate, fostering competitive growth and market entry. Businesses experienced in installing modular ramps, stair lifts, hoists, and other related systems will find this particularly suitable. With the backing of a shared council service, this procurement process is an opportunity for relevant businesses to engage in a long-term partnership, given the option for a contract extension and the significant budget allocation.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council invite you to attend this Pre Market Engagement session to hear about the tender opportunity for this Equipment Contract. Cambs HIA aims to procure new suppliers for our Equipment Contracts which are divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - the provision and installation of modular ramps, Lot 2 - the provision and installation of stair and step lifts (this may change to separate lots) Lot 3 - the provision and installation of ceiling track hoists Lot 4 - the provision and installation of automated entry systems Lot 5 - the provision and installation of specialist toilets for use by adults or children with a variety of disabilities. Lot 6 - the provision and installation of through floor lifts Cambs HIA is a shared council service operating across Cambridge City, Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire - more information about our service can be found on our website www.cambshia.org and on our social media pages. Suppliers should be able to operate across the three council's geographical areas - at present two thirds of our work is in Huntingdonshire. The contract will involve the supplier meeting with Occupational Therapists and/or our Agency staff to assess for, design and install specialist equipment which meets our client's needs. Suppliers should be expert suppliers and installers of the equipment listed above. We expect our contracts to be advertised in July 2026 and we aim to start our new contacts by 1st November 2026. The contracts will awarded for an initial two-year period with the option to extend for up to two further years. Across all Lots it is expected the total contract value will be PS4m and a further breakdown by Lot will be provided in the tender documentation. The event will be led by Frances Swann, Strategic Lead, Cambs HIA and Justin Hicks, Senior Caseworker, Cambs HIA. An Occupational Therapy representative has also been invited.

### Planning Information

To be held on Teams on the 15 July 2026, start time is 1430 - 1700.
Please contact hiamailbox@cambshia.org to be added to the TEAMS meeting invitation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060636-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33196000 - Medical aids
- 34953000 - Access ramps
- 42416100 - Lifts
- 42416300 - Hoists
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 09:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060636-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060636-2026
  29th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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