BHTA members specialising in home adaptations, accessibility solutions, and independent living products are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity issued by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.

The council is inviting bids for a four-year contract to deliver minor adaptation works in privately owned and rented homes across the borough. The project aims to support residents with mobility and accessibility needs, helping them to live safely and independently in their homes.

Tender overview

The contract, valued at approximately £2 million (excluding VAT), covers a wide range of small-scale adaptations designed to improve accessibility and mobility within domestic properties. Dudley Council intends to appoint a single provider to deliver the works between 1 May 2026 and 30 April 2030.

The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering around 2,100 adaptations each year, with most to be completed within a seven-day target timeframe. Works will include both internal and external improvements to homes across the borough.

Scope of works

Typical works under the contract include:

• Supply and installation of grab rails, drop-down rails, and stair rails
• Construction of small ramps, steps, and path levelling
• Installation of external handrails and other safety fittings
• Minor electrical works, including security lighting and additional sockets

The contract is classed as below-threshold open competition and will be evaluated in line with the council’s published Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

How to apply

Interested organisations should submit their applications electronically via the Black Country Procurement Portal.

• Tender submission deadline: 1pm on 27 February 2026
• Estimated contract start date: 1 May 2026

For further information, contact:
Corporate Procurement Team
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Email: corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk

BHTA members working within the community equipment and assistive technology sectors may be interested in a new tender opportunity from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for the provision of a Community Equipment Maintenance and Repair Service.

The service, commissioned by the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB), supports residents across Solihull by ensuring that essential community health and social care equipment remains safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. This includes planned maintenance, statutory inspections, reactive repairs, and associated technical support for a wide range of equipment such as hoists, slings, mobility aids, and movement devices.

The contract aims to help individuals maintain independence, reduce risk, and enable timely hospital discharge by keeping equipment in optimal condition. The successful provider will contribute to improving wellbeing and supporting people to live safely at home for as long as possible.

Key details

• Contract reference: SOL30151
• Estimated total value: £160,000 (excluding VAT)
• Contract duration: Two years (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2028)
• Procurement procedure: Below-threshold open competition
• Evaluation criteria: 60 percent quality/40 percent price

How to apply

Enquiries regarding this opportunity must be submitted by 5pm on 22 January 2026.

Completed tender submissions must be received by 12pm on 30 January 2026.

Organisations interested in applying should register and submit their applications via Solihull Council’s e-procurement portal.

This opportunity is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

For further information or specific enquiries, contact Bronwyn Fletcher at procteam@solihull.gov.uk or call 0121 704 6000.

BHTA encourages members with expertise in community equipment maintenance, repair, and compliance services to review the tender documentation and consider applying before the submission deadline.