Tender opportunity: East Renfrewshire Council framework for hand/grab rails and minor adaptations

East Renfrewshire Council has announced a new framework opportunity for the supply, delivery, and installation of internal and external hand/grab rails and minor adaptations for homeowners and council tenants. The framework may be of particular interest to BHTA members operating in the daily living aids and home adaptations sectors.

Key tender details

The contract, titled ‘Framework – Supply, Delivery & Installation of Internal & External Hand/Grab Rails & Minor Adaptations’, has an estimated value of £336,000 (excluding VAT). It will run for an initial period of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The procedure will follow an open, single-supplier framework.

The contracting authority is East Renfrewshire Council, and the notice reference is ERC000696 / 2025/S 000-079654.

Participation and requirements

Bidders must demonstrate relevant professional qualifications, financial stability, and appropriate insurance coverage. All staff working on the contract must hold an SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) at SVQ Level 3 / SCQF Level 6 or equivalent, and all personnel must have completed PVG Disclosure checks.

Applicants should have a minimum annual turnover of £168,000 over the past two years. Required insurance levels include Employers’ Liability of £10 million, Public Liability of £5 million, and either Professional Indemnity or Contractors All Risk cover of £2 million.

Evaluation criteria

Tenders will be evaluated on both price and quality, with a 60/40 weighting respectively. Quality criteria will consider methodology, client interaction, onsite housekeeping, complaints handling, warranties, contingency planning, and community benefits.

Community benefits are a mandatory component of this tender, with a minimum threshold of 60 points required.

Access and submission

Full tender documentation and submission details are available through the Public Contracts Scotland portal at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. The project code is 30528.

The deadline for tender submissions is 12pm on 12 January 2026.

Contact for enquiries

For further information, contact May Harvey-Welsh at East Renfrewshire Council via email at may.harvey-welsh@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or by telephone on +44 141 577 3669.