Deadline 16 January 2026
Fast Facts
- Buyer: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
- Project: Supply of Hand Tools, Materials & Consumables
- Category: 241500 – Tools & Equipment
- Estimated Contract Value: £375,000
- Contract Term: 5 years (01 April 2026 – 31 March 2031)
- Region of Supply: Greater Manchester
- Social Value Requirement: Yes – submission via the Social Value Portal
- Deadline: 16 January 2026 at 12:00pm
🧰 About the Opportunity
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier for the supply of hand tools, materials and consumables to support its operational requirements across Greater Manchester.
All tender documentation must be accessed and submitted via The Chest portal. Submissions sent by any other method will not be accepted, and partially uploaded tenders at the deadline will be treated as non-submissions.
The contract runs for five years, offering a stable, longer-term supply opportunity for businesses with the capacity to meet ongoing demand and public-sector procurement standards.
👷 Who This Is Best Suited For
This opportunity is well suited to local and regional suppliers with established tool and consumables ranges, reliable logistics, and experience of supplying public-sector clients.
Suppliers will also need to demonstrate a clear and practical approach to social value through the Social Value Portal.
⚡ BidHelp Insight
Straightforward supply contracts like this Tameside Council supply tender are often decided on compliance, clarity and pricing structure, rather than lengthy narratives. Make sure your submission follows the instructions precisely, confirms acceptance of the Council’s terms, and clearly evidences your ability to deliver consistently over the full contract term.
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