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Published 29 Oct 2021, 17:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply and Installation of Stairlifts, Hoists and Lifts - ON-GOING APPLICATION

Official notice

Authority: Carmarthenshire County Council (Local council)

Dynamic market4 lotsServicesRestricted procedureSME suitable
Dynamic market estimateValue not publishedmarket-wide estimate, not attributable revenue
Submission deadline 21 Dec 202614:00 GMT · 61d 8h left
Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

***** This is a Contract Award Notice for DPS for the Supply and Installation of Stairlifts, Hoists and Lifts *****

***** This is NOT an Invitation to Tender *****

***** Award from the DPS for the Supply and Installation of Stairlifts, Hoists and Lifts for Carmarthenshire County Council from 1st July 2026 to 30th September 2026 *****

CPV: Industrial machinery · Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators · Lift and escalator installation work · Lifting equipment for health care sector · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products · Stairlifts

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice
Type
Dynamic market
Bids received
70 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 6 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)AwardedRenewal

In Category (Lot) 1, Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking suitably qualified Suppliers to supply and install Stairlifts. The installation works will be procured by mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (‘DPS’) arrangement. The following types of stairlift installations will be required:

  • Straight Stairlift
  • Curved Stairlift with minimum 1 bend (fitted to wall side of staircase)
  • Curved Stairlift with minimum 1 bend (fitted to bannister side of staircase)
Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: The DPS will be for an initial period of 4 years and includes the option to extend for a further period of up to 4 years, extended in 1 year periods, until the agreement is no longer fit for purpose and subject to available budget, satisfactory performance, etc.Second stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)AwardedRenewal

In Category (Lot) 2, Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking suitably qualified Suppliers to supply and install Ceiling Track Hoists. The installation works will be procured by mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (‘DPS’) arrangement.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: The DPS will be for an initial period of 4 years and includes the option to extend for a further period of up to 4 years, extended in 1 year periods, until the agreement is no longer fit for purpose and subject to available budget, satisfactory performance, etc.Second stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Through-Floor Lifts (Supply & Installation)AwardedRenewal

In Category (Lot) 3, Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking suitably qualified Suppliers to supply and install Through-Floor Lifts. The installation works will be procured by mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (‘DPS’) arrangement.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: The DPS will be for an initial period of 4 years and includes the option to extend for a further period of up to 4 years, extended in 1 year periods, until the agreement is no longer fit for purpose and subject to available budget, satisfactory performance, etc.Second stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4External Platform Lifts (Supply & Installation)AwardedRenewal

In Category (Lot) 4, Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking suitably qualified Suppliers to supply and install External Platform Lifts. The installation works will be procured by mini-competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (‘DPS’) arrangement.

Delivery: Wales · Carmarthenshire
Extensions: The DPS will be for an initial period of 4 years and includes the option to extend for a further period of up to 4 years, extended in 1 year periods, until the agreement is no longer fit for purpose and subject to available budget, satisfactory performance, etc.Second stage: 5–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Price: 100%
Published sub-criteria (1)
  • Cost: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Cost: 100
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply and Installation of…” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Dynamic market
Who may use this agreement
Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
29 Oct 2021, 17:15 BST
Last source update
20 Oct 2026, 12:07 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-098928
Classification (CPV)
Industrial machineryInstallation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalatorsLift and escalator installation workLifting equipment for health care sectorMedical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care productsStairlifts
Delivery area
Wales (UKL14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1d9 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

As stated in the procurement documents

Publisher note: ETENDERWALES PORTAL - To assist you in locating these opportunities on the eTenderWales Procurement System, the project code is: project_38541. This ON-GOING DPS application is comprised of one main Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) under this project. All DPS documents such as the Specification, Terms & Conditions, Instructions to Bidders etc. are all contained within the PQQ. Please also ensure you check the attachments area for any documents/ information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the application pack. To express an interest in this DPS register your company on the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk. Carmarthenshire County Council’s pursuit of wider Community Benefits through its tendering activity, supports it in achieving the aims of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Through a commitment to pursuing a partnership approach with appointed suppliers on this DPS to deliver additional Community Benefits via this process, it will, in addition to delivering the primary service, seek to promote and deliver the additional, wider opportunities. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The successful supplier(s) will be expected to work in partnership with the Contract Manager to maximise the Community Benefits delivered throughout the term of this DPS. Examples of potential Community Benefits may include but are not limited to: i. Offering recruitment and training opportunities to individuals not currently in education employment or training (NEETs) ii. Creating opportunities for SMEs to bid for work through successful supplier’s(s’) supply chains iii. Offering mentoring/business development support iv. Supporting wider community initiatives or providing meaningful contributions to education v. Provision of internal training for Council staff via CPD sessions to provide awareness of new products in the wider care sector It is the Council’s intention to work with its supplier(s) throughout the term of the DPS to agree which benefits may be achievable. When requested by the Council, the successful supplier(s) shall participate in initiatives to support the economic development goals of the Council. (WA Ref:172105)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN, CY
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Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Admission period ends
21 Dec 2026, 14:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en, cy
Bid validity
150 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Dec 2025 → 21 Dec 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Invitations to tender expected302 days ago
    23 Dec 2025
  2. Notice published1 day ago
    20 Oct 2026, 12:07 BST
  3. Today
    21 Oct 2026
  4. Admission / appointment period endsin 61 days · period end, not a bid countdown
    21 Dec 2026, 14:00 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 22 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Jan 2022
  1. Deadline moved to 22 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT
    6 Jan 2022, 12:55 GMT
    +1484 days · was 29 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    6 May 2022, 16:05 BST
  3. Deadline moved to 21 Dec 2026, 14:00 GMT
    9 Dec 2025, 12:08 GMT
    +364 days · was 22 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.222 Dec 202521 Dec 2026+364 d
—DateEstimated date of dispatch of invitations · IV.2.323 Dec 202523 Dec 2025+0 d

The DPS is being extended for a further 12-month period, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the original tender documentation.

Routine re-releases (22)
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 7 Jan 2026
  • 2025-12: 1 release · 9 Dec 2025
  • 2025-11: 1 release · 11 Nov 2025
  • 2025-07: 1 release · 9 Jul 2025
  • 2025-04: 1 release · 4 Apr 2025
  • 2025-01: 1 release · 9 Jan 2025
  • 2024-10: 1 release · 1 Oct 2024
  • 2024-07: 1 release · 29 Jul 2024
  • 2024-04: 1 release · 15 Apr 2024
  • 2024-01: 1 release · 29 Jan 2024
  • 2023-11: 1 release · 3 Nov 2023
  • 2023-07: 1 release · 24 Jul 2023
  • 2023-05: 1 release · 4 May 2023
  • 2023-01: 1 release · 16 Jan 2023
  • 2022-10: 1 release · 25 Oct 2022
  • 2022-08: 1 release · 16 Aug 2022
  • 2022-05: 1 release · 6 May 2022
  • 2022-01: 1 release · 6 Jan 2022
  • 2021-10: 1 release · 29 Oct 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 7070 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 24 Sept 2026

90 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    24 Sept 2026
    Value
    £1,530
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    7 Jul 2026
    Value
    £59,622
    Status
    active
  • Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    27 May 2026
    Value
    £4,545
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £38,620
    Status
    active
  • Ceiling Track Hoist

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    £9,315
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts

    Signed
    12 Jan 2026
    Value
    £65,385
    Status
    active
  • Contract 001197-2026-Stairlifts-1

    Signed
    1 Oct 2025
    Value
    £60,567
    Status
    active
  • Through-Floor Lifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    21 Jul 2025
    Value
    £12,223
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    8 Jul 2025
    Value
    £14,334
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    8 Jul 2025
    Value
    £22,889
    Status
    active
  • Through-Floor Lifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    5 Jun 2025
    Value
    £13,907
    Status
    active
  • Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    1 May 2025
    Value
    £3,057
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    8 Apr 2025
    Value
    £78,286
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    10 Jan 2025
    Value
    £82,191
    Status
    active
  • Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    10 Jan 2025
    Value
    £7,084
    Status
    active
  • Through-Floor Lifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    14 Nov 2024
    Value
    £21,835
    Status
    active
  • Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    30 Oct 2024
    Value
    £4,894
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    3 Oct 2024
    Value
    £38,849
    Status
    active
  • Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    15 Aug 2024
    Value
    £9,938
    Status
    active
  • Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)

    Signed
    2 Jul 2024
    Value
    £46,827
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Stairlifts (Supply & Installation)70bids · 70 electronic · 70 from abroad70——
2 · Ceiling Track Hoists (Supply & Installation)9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad9——
3 · Through-Floor Lifts (Supply & Installation)7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad7——
4 · External Platform Lifts (Supply & Installation)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Carmarthenshire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1JPContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market

8 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria