BHTA members involved in stairlifts, home access solutions, and lift maintenance services are encouraged to review a new open procedure tender from Wales & West Housing Group. The tender seeks suitably qualified suppliers to support the supply, installation, and maintenance of straight and curved stairlifts across its properties. The contract is split into regional lots across Wales.

Key details

• Reference: itt_123130
• Estimated total value: £1,240,000, excluding VAT
• Duration: 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2028, with the option to extend for two further 12-month periods to 2 August 2030

Scope and lots

The requirement includes straight and curved stairlifts, alongside lift-maintenance services and repair and maintenance services for building installations. Suppliers may apply for one or more lots, and there is no limit on how many lots a bidder can apply for or be appointed to.

Lot 1 covers North Wales and has an estimated value of £240,000, excluding VAT. Lot 2 covers West Wales and has an estimated value of £200,000, excluding VAT. Lot 3 covers South Wales and has an estimated value of £800,000, excluding VAT.

This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, as well as larger suppliers, able to supply, install, maintain, and repair stairlifts in housing settings across Wales.

Evaluation

The tender will be evaluated on quality and price, with quality weighted at 50 percent and price weighted at 50 percent.

How to apply

Tenders must be submitted electronically through eTenderWales using reference itt_123130.

Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 8 June 2026. Questions should be submitted by 5pm on 22 May 2026.

Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, through the portal link above.

Enquiries: procurement@wwha.co.uk

Guildford Borough Council has issued a new tender opportunity for suppliers specialising in home adaptations, including stairlifts, ramps, wash/dry toilets, level access showers, and other accessibility solutions.

The tender sets out requirements for the provision of adaptations designed to support independent living, enhance safety, and improve accessibility within domestic settings. This includes a broad range of products and services relevant to many companies operating within the home adaptations and independent living sector.

About the tender

The notice outlines a framework covering the supply, installation, and maintenance of a variety of home adaptation solutions. Suppliers working in any of the following areas may find this tender particularly relevant:

• Stairlifts and through-floor lifts
• Home adaptations and accessibility modifications
• Wash/dry toilets and specialist bathroom equipment
• Level access showers and wet rooms
• Ramps and access solutions
• Associated installation and maintenance services

Guildford Borough Council is seeking to engage four suitably qualified contractors for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, in two 12-month increments. 

Key information

• Contract duration (estimated): 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a possible extension to 31 March 2030 (total potential duration of four years)
• Total value (estimated): £2,500,000 (excluding VAT) / £3,000,000 (including VAT)
• Contract locations: Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex
• Award criteria: Price 60 percent, quality 35 percent, social value five percent
• Procedure type: Below threshold – open competition
• Notice reference: 076617-2025
• Submission deadline: 12pm, 19 December 2025

How to apply

Suppliers can review the full specification and submit their applications via this link.

Further details about the tender can also be found on the UK Government’s Find a Tender service.