Scope
Reference
DN783998
Description
Bolton at Home would like to invite tenders for the provision of Adaptations Framework, split down into categories of works under Lots:-
Lot 1 - Adapted Bathrooms, Lot 2 - Adapted Extensions, Lot 3 - Minor Adaptations, Lifts, Lot 4 - Concrete Ramps, Lot 5 - Metal Ramps, Lot 6 - Lifts, Lot 7 - Stairlifts.
Bolton at Home is seeking to award a contract to a minimum of 2 up to a maximum of 20 suppliers per Lot. Tender Framework Term will be for 4 years.
Tender documents can be found on the chest portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) reference DN783998 unrestricted, full direct access free of charge. Or via the link within the notice.
The contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender (MAT) and the evaluation criteria is as follows:-
Stage 1 - Quality inc Social Value - 50%
Stage 2 - Pricing - 50%
Stage 3 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire - Pass/Fail
It is anticipated the start date for the framework will commence on 1st November 2025.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £18,897,500 excluding VAT
- £22,677,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Adapted Bathrooms
Description
Lot 1 - Adapted Bathrooms
(Annual Average Order Value £7,000
Average No of Jobs c.300)
• Level Access Showers, Chair/Seat, WC & Basin
• Wet Room Flooring
• Full Bathroom Adaptations
• Widening Doorways
• Carpentry & Joinery Services
• Brickwork & Masonry Services
• Concrete Work
• Plastering
• Damp proof course related work
• Floor and wall finishes
• General Plumbing work
• General Electrical work
• And any other installations required
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,500,000 excluding VAT
- £12,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Adapted Extensions
Description
Lot 2 - Adapted Extensions
(Annual Average Order Value £30,000
Average No of Jobs c.10)
• Extensions inc necessary groundwork (pilling/underpinning)
• Level Access Showers, Chair/Seat, WC & Basin
• Wet Room
• Wet Room Flooring
• Full Bathroom Adaptations
• Widening Doorways
• Carpentry & Joinery Services
• Brickwork & Masonry Services
• Concrete Work
• Plastering
• Damp proof course related work
• Floor and wall finishes
• General Plumbing work
• General Electrical work
• Fencing and gate repairs
• Framework welding and fabrication
• Glazing repairs
• UPVC window renewal/repair
• Roofing
• And any other installations required
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Minor Adaptations
Description
Lot 3 - Minor Adaptations (Internal & External)
(Annual Average Order Value £250
Average No of Jobs c.548)
• Half Steps
• Full Steps
• Handrails
• Grabrails
• Stair Rails
• Raised Toilet Seats
• Shower Seats & Rails
• And any other installations required
Lot value (estimated)
- £685,000 excluding VAT
- £822,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Concrete Ramps & Hardstanding
Description
Lot 4 - Concrete Ramps & Hardstanding
(Annual Average Order Value £7,500
Average No of Jobs c.44)
• Concrete Ramps
• Hardstanding
• And any other installations required
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,650,000 excluding VAT
- £1,980,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Metal Ramps
Description
Lot 5 - Metal Ramps
(Annual Average Order Value £2,000
Average No of Jobs c.10)
• Metal Ramps
• And any other installations required
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Through Floor & Step Lifts
Description
Lot 6 - Through Floor and Step Lifts
(Annual Average Order Value £10,500
Average No of Jobs c.12)
• Through Floor Lifts
• Step Lifts
• And any other installations required
Lot value (estimated)
- £630,000 excluding VAT
- £756,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 42416100 - Lifts
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Stairlifts
Description
Lot 7- Stairlifts
(Annual Average Order Value £4,380
Average No of Jobs c.175)
• Stairlifts
• And any other installations required
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,832,500 excluding VAT
- £4,599,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44115600 - Stairlifts
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Evaluation of the framework will be based on 50% Quality, 50% Price, Pass/Fail Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Min of 2 and max of 20 suppliers per lot.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Adapted Bathrooms
Lot 2. Adapted Extensions
Lot 3. Minor Adaptations
Lot 4. Concrete Ramps & Hardstanding
Lot 5. Metal Ramps
Lot 6. Through Floor & Step Lifts
Lot 7. Stairlifts
Please refer to Appendix 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Adapted Bathrooms
Lot 2. Adapted Extensions
Lot 3. Minor Adaptations
Lot 4. Concrete Ramps & Hardstanding
Lot 5. Metal Ramps
Lot 6. Through Floor & Step Lifts
Lot 7. Stairlifts
Please refer to Appendix 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Adapted Bathrooms
Lot 2. Adapted Extensions
Lot 3. Minor Adaptations
Lot 4. Concrete Ramps & Hardstanding
Lot 5. Metal Ramps
Lot 6. Through Floor & Step Lifts
Lot 7. Stairlifts
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be via The Chest portal only, no other means will be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Bolton at Home Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTR-4343-BXDQ
98 Waters Meeting Road
Bolton
BL1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: procurementhub@boltonathome.org.uk
Website: http://www.boltonathome.org.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government