***** 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 *****

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)

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)

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.

Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

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Lot 1: Bids: 37 Lot 2: Bids: 2 Lot 1: Sme bids: 37 Lot 2: Sme bids: 2 Lot 1: Foreign bids from eu: 0 Lot 2: Foreign bids from eu: 0 Lot 1: Foreign bids from non eu: 37 Lot 2: Foreign bids from non eu: 2 Lot 1: Electronic bids: 37 Lot 2: Electronic bids: 2