BHTA members involved in home adaptations, access solutions, and independent living support are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for the design, manufacture, and installation of modular ramps and associated services.

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council administers Disabled Facilities Grant adaptations for privately owned, housing association, and privately rented properties in Barnsley.

Tender overview

The council is seeking a provider through a below-threshold open competition to design, manufacture, and install modular ramped access solutions, including associated works such as low-level threshold doors. The Disabled Facilities Grant team processes around 30 modular ramped access installations each year, with anticipated annual expenditure of approximately £100,000.

Ramped access referrals come from the council’s Occupational Therapy Team, which medically assesses a person’s requirements for level access to and from a property. Where a modular ramped access solution is deemed to meet the person’s current and long-term needs, a recommendation is made to the DFG Team to process a Disabled Facilities Grant to fund all or part of the costs of the installation.

Key details

• Reference: P043
• Value: £300,000 excluding VAT
• Duration: 8 September 2026 to 7 September 2027, with two possible 12-month extensions to 7 September 2029

Eligibility

This tender is suitable for modular ramp suppliers, access solution providers, and home adaptation contractors able to deliver design, manufacture, installation, and associated works for Disabled Facilities Grant-funded adaptations.

Evaluation

The evaluation weighting is quality 50 percent, pricing 45 percent, and social value 5 percent, with the Procurement Specific Questionnaire assessed on a pass/fail basis.

How to apply

Tenders must be submitted electronically via EU Supply

Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 10 June 2026. Questions should be submitted by 11.55pm on 3 June 2026.

Full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, is available through the portal link above.

Enquiries: procurement@barnsley.gov.uk

BHTA members specialising in home adaptations are encouraged to review a new public sector tender opportunity announced by Trivallis, a community mutual housing association based in South Wales. The contract seeks experienced providers for the installation, servicing, repair, and maintenance of specialist adaptations including stairlifts, hoists, platform lifts, specialist baths, and specialist toilets.

Trivallis, which provides homes for approximately 25,000 people across Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff Bay, and surrounding areas, is looking to appoint a contractor with proven expertise in delivering these essential services to support residents’ safety, independence, and wellbeing. The successful supplier will also be expected to deliver demonstrable social value as part of the contract.

Key details:

• Contract title: TRIV2025-09 Specialist Aids and Adaptations
• Estimated total value: £3,000,000 (excluding VAT)
• Contract duration: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a possible extension to 31 March 2031 (subject to performance)
• Procurement procedure: Open procedure
• Award criteria: Price (60 percent) / Quality (40 percent)

Interested organisations must demonstrate experience in specialist installations and maintenance within residential environments, along with a commitment to high-quality workmanship, reliability, and ethical service delivery.

Submission information:

• Tender portal: eTender Wales
• Enquiry deadline: 12pm on 22 January 2026
• Tender submission deadline: 12pm on 30 January 2026
• Estimated award date: 20 March 2026

BHTA members working in the adaptations sector are encouraged to review the full documentation and submit their applications via the eTender Wales platform before the deadline.