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Tender opportunity: Peterborough City Council seeks home adaptation contractors

Tender opportunity: Peterborough City Council seeks home adaptation contractors

BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessible bathroom installations, minor aids, and repair services may wish to review this tender opportunity from Peterborough City Council.

Peterborough City Council is establishing an open framework to support elderly, vulnerable, and disabled residents to live independently, and remain warm and safe at home. The framework will support the council’s Home Service Delivery Care and Repair Team across the Peterborough area.

Tender overview

This opportunity covers adaptation and repair works in domestic properties, including extensions, internal alterations, level access showering facilities, and associated works, alongside the installation of minor aids and adaptations. The framework is intended to support responsive delivery, high quality workmanship, value for money, and prompt completion of works in occupied homes, with minimal disruption to residents.

The work will predominantly take place within the Peterborough City Council unitary authority area, mainly in the city and some surrounding areas.

The council states that some projects may be funded through Disabled Facility Grants. It also notes that some level access shower works may be funded through private means, charities, benevolent funds, adult social care, or children’s services.

Key details

  • Reference: DN773722
  • Value: £22,000,000 excluding VAT
  • Duration: Initial term from 17 June 2026 to 16 June 2029, with the potential to align to an overall open framework term ending 9 June 2034

Contract details

This is an open framework established under the Procurement Act 2023. There is no limit to the number of suppliers that may be awarded a place, and awarded providers may be carried over into subsequent framework periods without needing to re-submit a bid.

Eligibility

This tender is suitable for SMEs, and for suitably qualified, experienced, competent, and knowledgeable contractors able to work in occupied domestic properties and meet requirements relating to professional registrations, qualifications, organisational processes, DBS checks, and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.

Evaluation

The award of an open framework contract is based on quality 100 percent.

How to apply

Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the ProContract portal.

Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 6 April 2026.

Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, through the portal link above.

Enquiries: procurementcontracts@peterborough.gov.uk

Tender opportunity: North Tyneside council seeks level access shower contractors

Tender opportunity: North Tyneside council seeks level access shower contractors

BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessible bathrooms, and disability-related housing works may wish to review this tender opportunity from North Tyneside Borough Council.

The council is seeking to establish a framework agreement to support residents whose needs have been assessed by an occupational therapist. The contract covers Disabled Facilities Grant funded projects, as well as works in the council’s own housing stock.

Tender overview

North Tyneside Borough Council is procuring a framework for the supply, installation, and completion of level access showers, together with associated bathroom adaptation works. The framework will be used by the contracting authority only, with call-offs awarded through competition. Up to eight suppliers will be appointed to the framework. Contractors will need to work in occupied homes, manage resident communication carefully, and complete installations with minimal disruption while meeting relevant compliance and quality requirements.

Key details

  • Reference: OPEN2026285
  • Value: £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • Duration: 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028, with 2 x 12-month extensions available
  • Maximum number of suppliers: 8

Eligibility

This tender is suitable for SMEs, as well as other suppliers, with the capability to deliver home adaptation and bathroom installation works in occupied properties.

Evaluation

  • Price: 60 percent
  • Quality: 40 percent

How to apply

Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the Open portal.

Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 20 March 2026. Questions should be submitted by 12pm on 13 March 2026.

The full tender documentation, including associated documents and technical specifications, is available through the portal link above.

Enquiries can be directed to strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk.

New tender opportunity for home adaptation, stairlift, and accessible bathroom suppliers

New tender opportunity for home adaptation, stairlift, and accessible bathroom suppliers

Guildford Borough Council has issued a new tender opportunity for suppliers specialising in home adaptations, including stairlifts, ramps, wash/dry toilets, level access showers, and other accessibility solutions.

The tender sets out requirements for the provision of adaptations designed to support independent living, enhance safety, and improve accessibility within domestic settings. This includes a broad range of products and services relevant to many companies operating within the home adaptations and independent living sector.

About the tender

The notice outlines a framework covering the supply, installation, and maintenance of a variety of home adaptation solutions. Suppliers working in any of the following areas may find this tender particularly relevant:

  • Stairlifts and through-floor lifts
  • Home adaptations and accessibility modifications
  • Wash/dry toilets and specialist bathroom equipment
  • Level access showers and wet rooms
  • Ramps and access solutions
  • Associated installation and maintenance services

Guildford Borough Council is seeking to engage four suitably qualified contractors for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, in two 12-month increments. 

Key information

  • Contract duration (estimated): 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a possible extension to 31 March 2030 (total potential duration of four years)
  • Total value (estimated): £2,500,000 (excluding VAT) / £3,000,000 (including VAT)
  • Contract locations: Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex
  • Award criteria: Price 60 percent, quality 35 percent, social value five percent
  • Procedure type: Below threshold – open competition
  • Notice reference: 076617-2025
  • Submission deadline: 12pm, 19 December 2025

How to apply

Suppliers can review the full specification and submit their applications via this link.

Further details about the tender can also be found on the UK Government’s Find a Tender service.