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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 involved in home adaptations, moving and handling equipment, and accessibility solutions are encouraged to review this new tender opportunity from Chesterfield Borough Council for the supply and installation of stairlifts and ceiling track hoists in domestic properties.
The contract is intended to support the provision of equipment in homes across Chesterfield. It covers both stairlift installations and ceiling track hoist systems, with separate lots for each requirement.
This is an open procedure tender notice published under the Procurement Act 2023. The council has stated that options are included to allow additional purchases while the contract is valid, and to increase scope or value, or novate the contract as part of the upcoming local government reorganisation.
The tender is divided into two lots.
Lot 1 covers the design and installation of straight and curved stairlifts in domestic properties, with an estimated value of up to £1,400,000 excluding VAT over the maximum contract duration.
Lot 2 covers the design and installation of ceiling track hoists in domestic properties, with an estimated value of up to £100,000 excluding VAT.
This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, as well as other providers able to deliver domestic stairlift and hoist design and installation services.
The evaluation weighting is 60 percent for quality, 30 percent for price, and 10 percent for social value.
Tenders must be submitted electronically via Proactis Due North by 12pm on 28 April 2026.
The council’s estimated award decision date is 11 May 2026. Access to the full tender documentation is available through the portal link above.
Enquiries can be directed to: procurement@chesterfield.gov.uk
BHTA members involved in community equipment, assistive technology, independent living products, and related managed services are encouraged to review this new framework opportunity from Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for the supply of independent living products and services across the United Kingdom.
The procurement is being run by HealthTrust Europe LLP on behalf of the trust. The framework is intended to support health and social care bodies with products and services that help individuals remain independent at home, reduce admissions to hospital or residential care, and support timely discharge.
This is an open framework under the Procurement Act 2023. The first framework in the scheme will run for two years from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months to 2 August 2029.
The opportunity covers a broad range of independent living products and services relevant to BHTA members, including daily living aids, mobility and accessibility equipment, personal care products, community equipment loan services, storage and distribution, fitting, repair, collection, recycling, servicing, and minor adaptations.
The framework is split into four lots.
Lot 1 covers equipment and aids designed to make everyday activities easier and safer, including products that support accessibility, mobility, personal care, and independent living.
Lot 2 covers community loan store managed services, including procurement, storage, supply, fitting, distribution, repair, collection, recycling, servicing, and minor adaptations.
Lot 3 is an aggregated lot that allows participating authorities to combine products and services from more than one framework lot into a bespoke requirement.
Lot A covers technology enabled care devices, services, and software for vulnerable individuals at home, including remote monitoring, ongoing monitoring tools, rehabilitation technologies, and emergency alert solutions. This lot is specifically for use by non-NHS organisations only.
This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, as well as larger suppliers able to deliver relevant products, services, or managed service capability under one or more lots.
For Lot 1, quality and social value is weighted at 60 percent, and price is weighted at 40 percent.
For Lot 2, quality and social value is weighted at 70 percent, and price is weighted at 30 percent.
For Lot A, quality and social value is weighted at 60 percent, and price is weighted at 40 percent.
Lot 3 will be automatically awarded to all successful tenderers appointed to the framework.
Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the Bravo Solutions Portal.
Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 13 April 2026. Questions should be submitted by 12pm on 3 April 2026.
Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and framework terms, through the portal link above.
Enquiries: customercare@htepg.com
BHTA members specialising in all-terrain and adaptive mobility solutions are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity issued by Natural England.
Natural England is seeking a UK-based supplier to provide and deliver a selection of all-terrain mobility equipment by 20 March 2026. The procurement is being conducted under a below-threshold open competition procedure in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
The contract, valued at £18,120 (excluding VAT), covers the supply, delivery, and training for several pieces of specialist mobility equipment designed to support off-road accessibility. The contract period will run from 2 March to 20 March 2026.
The equipment required includes:
In addition to supply, the successful supplier will be responsible for delivery, set-up, and user training for the above equipment.
Full details and documentation, including the Request for Quotation (RFQ), Specification, Order Form – NE Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions, and Commercial Response Template, are available via the official Find a Tender notice under the notice ID 2026/S 000-009740.
Natural England will evaluate quotations on a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) basis, with weightings of 50 percent technical and 50 percent commercial. Technical submissions will be assessed on the proposed delivery methodology, key personnel experience, and health and safety standards associated with the equipment.
Suppliers should note that the evaluation process will follow a structured scoring system, with separate assessments for methodology, key personnel, and safety compliance. Responses that provide clear, detailed, and practical delivery plans will be most competitive.
This opportunity is reserved for UK suppliers and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in adaptive and outdoor mobility products. Prices must be submitted in pounds sterling, exclusive of VAT.
Payment will be made via purchase order, and prices must remain fixed for the two-week contract period. Natural England may extend the contract for related or follow-up work, subject to agreement in writing.
Deadline: 11.59pm on 20 February 2026
Suppliers must submit a quotation that meets all requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document. Completed quotations should be sent to Val.Woods@naturalengland.org.uk.
Clarification questions regarding this opportunity or the procurement process should be submitted via email to Val.Woods@naturalengland.org.uk by 16 February 2026. Unless deemed commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may not be submitted electronically through a portal. All submissions must be sent by email to the address above.
The anticipated contract award date is 25 February 2026, with a planned contract start on 9 March 2026 and equipment delivery scheduled between 16 and 20 March 2026.
Suppliers are also required to declare any use of AI in the preparation of their quotation or proposed service delivery, in line with the UK Government’s transparency guidelines.
BHTA members specialising in assessment and equipment provision for adult and children’s seating solutions may be interested in a new open tender opportunity announced by Wigan Council.
The contract aims to appoint a single provider to deliver a comprehensive range of community seating solutions that support independent living, hospital discharge, and hospital admission avoidance. The successful provider will play a key role in helping residents across Wigan live safely and independently at home through the timely provision of appropriate seating equipment.
Wigan Council’s vision for this contract is to establish a single, reliable partnership for the supply, assessment, and provision of both children’s and adults’ seating. The service will support prescribers by providing high-quality equipment that facilitates hospital discharges and helps avoid unnecessary admissions. It also aims to improve residents’ quality of life. By consolidating these services under one provider, the council hopes to achieve greater efficiency, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.
The contract is valued at an estimated £480,000 (excluding VAT), or £576,000 (including VAT). The term will run from 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months until 19 April 2029.
Interested organisations should review the full tender documentation, available on The Chest Procurement portal. All submissions must be made electronically through the platform. Applicants can find this opportunity by searching for PA060 – Community Equipment Adult & Child Seating within The Chest.
Enquiry deadline: 12am on 23 January 2026
Tender submission deadline: 12am on 30 January 2026
The contract will be awarded through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The award decision is expected by 19 March 2026.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Evaluation will be based on a balanced assessment of quality and price, each carrying a 50 percent weighting.
Further details on submission requirements, evaluation questions, and pricing schedules are provided within the tender documents. All contractual and payment terms are detailed within the documentation available on The Chest.
Contact: Amanda Taylor
Organisation: Wigan Council
Email: a.taylor3@wigan.gov.uk
Website: www.wigan.gov.uk
This procurement presents an opportunity for BHTA members involved in the design, supply, and maintenance of community seating solutions for adults and children. Providers able to deliver comprehensive, ethical, and value-driven services are encouraged to review the tender requirements and consider submitting a proposal before the deadline.
A new tender opportunity covering the supply of community equipment and assistive technology across four local authorities in West Yorkshire has become available. The framework aims to support independent living and improve wellbeing for residents in Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale & Kirklees, and Wakefield.
The contracting authorities intend to establish an open framework to source a wide range of daily living equipment for both adults and children, along with specialist and bespoke items.
This opportunity is relevant to BHTA members operating in mobility, bathing and toileting equipment, postural management, beds and accessories, pressure care, seating, moving and handling, paediatrics, and specialist solutions.
Estimated value:
£59,631,453.12 (excluding VAT)
£71,557,743.74 (including VAT)
Framework duration:
1 April 2026 – 31 March 2031 (5 years)
Possible extension: Up to 36 months (to a maximum end date of March 2034)
This open framework has no maximum limit on the number of suppliers and will allow companies to join or update their product ranges at scheduled refresh points (approximately every two years) in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
The framework is being established on behalf of the following councils: Leeds City Council, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Borough Council of Calderdale, and Wakefield Council.
Only these establishing authorities may use the framework.
The framework consists of three lots. Suppliers may apply for one, two, or all three, but may only be awarded a maximum of one lot.
Includes individual items and replacement parts across categories such as bathing, beds, showering, medical devices, moving and handling, mobility, pressure care, seating, toileting, and visual aids.
Covers individual items relating to bathing, beds, postural management, moving and handling, seating, and toileting.
Covers specialist or bespoke products, including bathing, bed packages and accessories, medical equipment, toileting, pressure relief, visual aids, mobility, dressing, and kitchen products.
Suppliers applying for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 will automatically be considered for Lot 3 (unless they opt out), subject to meeting the Conditions of Participation.
Orders under Lot 3 will be placed following mini competitions.
Lots 1 and 2 will be awarded on a product line-by-line basis, subject to the following four-stage evaluation:
Products must meet specification requirements to pass.
Lot 3 does not include tender-stage evaluation; instead, suppliers meeting COP requirements will be added to the lot, and orders will be competed as needed.
The award criteria for Lots 1 and 2 are based on:
There are no qualitative scored criteria.
For Lot 3:
Legal, financial, and technical checks will apply across all three lots. These must be passed for a supplier to be appointed to any part of the framework. Specifics are provided in the COP documentation available on YORtender.
Enquiry deadline: 12pm, 22 December 2025
Tender submission deadline: 12pm, 7 January 2026
Estimated award date: 16 March 2026
Next anticipated tender re-advertisement: July 2028
Tenders must be submitted electronically via YORtender.
Documentation, tender details, appendices, pricing schedules, Conditions of Participation, technical specifications, and instructions are also available through the YORtender portal.