Tender opportunity: Council seeks provider for community equipment maintenance and repair service

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.