Tender opportunity: Ross-on-Wye Town Council seeks Changing Places toilet contractor

BHTA members supplying accessible bathroom equipment are encouraged to review a Ross-on-Wye Town Council tender for the turnkey design, supply, installation, commissioning, registration, and handover of a fully compliant Changing Places toilet.

Tender overview

The successful contractor will undertake the principal designer and principal contractor roles, manage planning support, groundworks, and service connections, and minimise disruption during the works.

Key details

• Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-073781
• Contract value: Up to £85,000 excluding VAT
• Contract period: 26 October to 21 December 2026

The council will not consider submissions above the maximum budget.

Scope

The facility must comply with BS 8300, Approved Document M, the Equality Act 2010, and Changing Places toilet standards. Specialist equipment includes a remotely operated hoist system suitable for self-use, a height-adjustable changing bench and basin, an automatic door, an alarm system, accessible sanitary fittings, an underfloor shower tray, and a thermostatic electric shower with a fixed shower seat.

The contractor must provide staff training, maintenance manuals, servicing schedules, emergency call-out arrangements, warranties, and pricing for annual maintenance support. A minimum 12-month defects and maintenance period is required.

Before work begins, the contractor must provide risk assessments and method statements. It must also hold public liability, employers’ liability, and professional indemnity insurance.

This tender is suitable for SMEs able to design and deliver the complete facility and provide appropriate maintenance and aftercare for the specialist equipment.

Evaluation

Tenders will be evaluated on total cost, weighted at 50 percent; quality, including the technical specification and programme of works, at 40 percent; health and safety at 5 percent; and demonstrated experience, previous work, and references at 5 percent.

How to apply

Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 18 September 2026. Questions must be sent by 11.59pm on 11 September 2026.

Submit tenders to tenders@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk.

The associated tender document can be downloaded from the Find a Tender notice.

For enquiries, contact admin@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk.