BHTA members involved in home adaptations and accessibility works may be interested in a £3.9 million framework from Stoke-on-Trent City Council, which is seeking up to three contractors to deliver alterations at council-owned properties.
The framework covers level access showers, bathroom and kitchen adaptations, door widening, handrail installation, and ramped access. The works will be delivered under a JCT 2024 Measured Term Contract.
The procurement is being conducted as a below-threshold open competition.
This tender is suitable for home adaptation contractors able to deliver accessibility alterations within occupied or council-owned residential properties.
The notice states that bids will be assessed using a below-threshold evaluation. Further details of the award criteria are available in the tender documents.
Tender documents and submission instructions are available through the ProContract tendering portal.
Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12pm on 17 July 2026.
Enquiries can be directed to Faye Smith at faye.smith@stoke.gov.uk.
BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessible bathrooms, and independent living solutions may be interested in a new Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council framework supporting residents with disabilities to live more independently at home.
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is establishing a framework for domestic bathroom adaptations and intends to appoint two contractors. No minimum volume or value of work is guaranteed.
Works will include the supply and installation of level access showers and shower over baths in domestic properties. Associated works may include the installation of sanitary ware, grab rails, shower seats, shower curtains, and related accessibility features.
Call-off orders will be allocated between the appointed contractors on a rotational basis, without further competition. The framework will be used by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council only. The notice states that the framework has an unlimited maximum number of suppliers and no supplier fee will be charged.
This tender is suitable for SMEs and contractors that can deliver domestic bathroom adaptation works, accessible shower installations, and associated accessibility equipment.
The evaluation weighting is quality 90 percent and social value 10 percent.
Tenders must be submitted electronically through ProContract, using reference DN820784.
The tender submission deadline is 12pm on 27 July 2026.
For enquiries, contact Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council at commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk.
BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessibility solutions, and property adaptation works are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity from Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
The council is seeking to appoint up to three contractors to carry out internal and external alterations to council-owned properties within the boundaries of Stoke-on-Trent. The contract is designed to help make council-owned homes more accessible for residents.
This includes level access showers, bathroom alterations, kitchen alterations, door widening, handrail installation, and ramped access to properties.
This tender is suitable for home adaptation contractors, accessibility solution providers, and building contractors able to deliver aids and adaptations works in residential settings.
This is a below-threshold open competition under the Procurement Act 2023. The JCT 2024 Measured Term Contract will be used.
Tenders must be submitted electronically through the ProContract tendering e-portal.
Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 10 July 2026.
Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, through the portal link above.
Enquiries: Faye Smith, faye.smith@stoke.gov.uk, 01782 233877.
BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessible bathrooms, ramps, and housing accessibility works may wish to review this tender opportunity from Wolverhampton City Council.
Wolverhampton City Council, with Wolverhampton Homes, is seeking suitably experienced contractors to support disabled residents to live more independently and safely at home.
This tender covers Disabled Facilities Grant-funded works to domestic properties across Wolverhampton. The requirement includes the full range of services under the contract, including internal adaptations, bathroom and level access shower works, internal reconfigurations, driveways and dropped kerbs, modular and fixed ramps, minor works, major Disabled Facilities Grant works and extensions, and other associated housing-related works as instructed by the council.
The tender is being run as an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The council intends to award one contractor per lot, and the maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded is one.
The contract is split into three geographic lots aligned to Home Improvement Agency operating areas and social care boundaries. Lot 1 covers the East HIA area, Lot 2 covers the West HIA area, and Lot 3 covers the North HIA area. Each lot covers the same specification, with an estimated value of £6,469,333.33 excluding VAT for Lots 1 and 2, and £6,469,333.34 excluding VAT for Lot 3.
This tender is suitable for SMEs and other experienced contractors able to deliver accessible bathroom, building alteration, plumbing, electrical, and external access works in domestic settings.
Evaluation weighting: Commercial price 50 percent, quality 40 percent, and social value 10 percent.
Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the Wolverhampton Tenders portal.
Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 8 April 2026. Questions should be submitted by 12pm on 30 March 2026.
Access the full tender documentation through the portal link above.
Enquiries: corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessible bathroom installations, minor aids, and repair services may wish to review this tender opportunity from Peterborough City Council.
Peterborough City Council is establishing an open framework to support elderly, vulnerable, and disabled residents to live independently, and remain warm and safe at home. The framework will support the council’s Home Service Delivery Care and Repair Team across the Peterborough area.
This opportunity covers adaptation and repair works in domestic properties, including extensions, internal alterations, level access showering facilities, and associated works, alongside the installation of minor aids and adaptations. The framework is intended to support responsive delivery, high quality workmanship, value for money, and prompt completion of works in occupied homes, with minimal disruption to residents.
The work will predominantly take place within the Peterborough City Council unitary authority area, mainly in the city and some surrounding areas.
The council states that some projects may be funded through Disabled Facility Grants. It also notes that some level access shower works may be funded through private means, charities, benevolent funds, adult social care, or children’s services.
This is an open framework established under the Procurement Act 2023. There is no limit to the number of suppliers that may be awarded a place, and awarded providers may be carried over into subsequent framework periods without needing to re-submit a bid.
This tender is suitable for SMEs, and for suitably qualified, experienced, competent, and knowledgeable contractors able to work in occupied domestic properties and meet requirements relating to professional registrations, qualifications, organisational processes, DBS checks, and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
The award of an open framework contract is based on quality 100 percent.
Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the ProContract portal.
Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 6 April 2026.
Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, through the portal link above.
Enquiries: procurementcontracts@peterborough.gov.uk
BHTA members involved in home adaptations, accessible bathrooms, and disability-related housing works may wish to review this tender opportunity from North Tyneside Borough Council.
The council is seeking to establish a framework agreement to support residents whose needs have been assessed by an occupational therapist. The contract covers Disabled Facilities Grant funded projects, as well as works in the council’s own housing stock.
North Tyneside Borough Council is procuring a framework for the supply, installation, and completion of level access showers, together with associated bathroom adaptation works. The framework will be used by the contracting authority only, with call-offs awarded through competition. Up to eight suppliers will be appointed to the framework. Contractors will need to work in occupied homes, manage resident communication carefully, and complete installations with minimal disruption while meeting relevant compliance and quality requirements.
This tender is suitable for SMEs, as well as other suppliers, with the capability to deliver home adaptation and bathroom installation works in occupied properties.
Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the Open portal.
Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 20 March 2026. Questions should be submitted by 12pm on 13 March 2026.
The full tender documentation, including associated documents and technical specifications, is available through the portal link above.
Enquiries can be directed to strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk.