Scope
Description
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking suppliers to provide inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. This ensures compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height regulations across its housing stock, including high-rise buildings.
The scope includes annual checks of cradle systems, davits, anchor points, safety lines, eyebolts, harnesses, PPE, and other specialist equipment, with six-monthly LOLER inspections for higher-risk assets. Providers must deliver qualified engineers, compliant certification, prompt reporting of unsafe equipment, and timely inspections in line with statutory requirements.
Added value such as digital reporting, advisory services, and emergency response is welcomed. Annual inspections apply to all listed sites, with six-monthly LOLER checks required at Village 135 (Blocks A-D and Bridge Roof), Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court.
Total value (estimated)
- £33,333 excluding VAT
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 October 2025
Engagement process description
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking suppliers to provide inspection, testing, and certification of high-rise access and fall prevention equipment. This ensures compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height regulations across its housing stock, including high-rise buildings.
The scope includes annual checks of cradle systems, davits, anchor points, safety lines, eyebolts, harnesses, PPE, and other specialist equipment, with six-monthly LOLER inspections for higher-risk assets. Providers must deliver qualified engineers, compliant certification, prompt reporting of unsafe equipment, and timely inspections in line with statutory requirements.
Added value such as digital reporting, advisory services, and emergency response is welcomed. Annual inspections apply to all listed sites, with six-monthly LOLER checks required at Village 135 (Blocks A-D and Bridge Roof), Benchill Court, Brownley Court, Hollyhedge Court, and Moorcot Court.
Contracting authority
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHPP-3148-QWPQ
8 Poundswick Ln, Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22 9TA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Franz Sagun
Telephone: +44 3001110000
Email: franzdaniel.sagun@wchg.org.uk
Website: https://www.wchg.org.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government