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P3411 ME - Stairlifts and Lifts Hoists – Aids and Adaptations - Market Engagement

Birmingham City Council · Local authority

In brief

Birmingham City Council has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 23 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This stairlifts and lifts hoists – aids and adaptations soft market testing aims to receive feedback from the aids and adaptations market on the letting by Birmingham City Council (“the Council”) of a three (3) plus one (1) plus one (1) contract to be responsible solely for the testing, examination, and servicing/maintenance, including repairs, of the following lifting equipment. Additionally, a small number of ceiling track hoists, as well as adaptable kitchens and toilets that require testing, inspection, and ongoing servicing/maintenance, will be included within the scope of this contract. The successful supplier will enter into a contract with the Council, under the TAC-1 (Term…Read the full description
This stairlifts and lifts hoists – aids and adaptations soft market testing aims to receive feedback from the aids and adaptations market on the letting by Birmingham City Council (“the Council”) of a three (3) plus one (1) plus one (1) contract to be responsible solely for the testing, examination, and servicing/maintenance, including repairs, of the following lifting equipment. Additionally, a small number of ceiling track hoists, as well as adaptable kitchens and toilets that require testing, inspection, and ongoing servicing/maintenance, will be included within the scope of this contract. The successful supplier will enter into a contract with the Council, under the TAC-1 (Term Alliance Contract) arrangement. The contract is scheduled to commence on 01/07/2026 and will run until 30/06/2029, with option to extend by two further 12-month periods, with the potential overall Contract period amounting to five years, subject to satisfactory performance and budget approvals. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed market engagement should be returned by 17:00 on Monday 2nd March 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016340-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

129

Awards

56

Suppliers it has used most

From notice 016340-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.