Planning

Request for Information - Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Oct 2021 at 10:05

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

15 Oct 2021 at 14:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Community Healthcare is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories." This process aims to gather market intelligence and assess supplier capacity to provide various functional and exercise stimulators, maintenance services, and accessories related to Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES) equipment. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by the engagement end date of 29th October 2021. The procurement falls within the healthcare industry, specifically concerning electrotherapy devices, and is located in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical devices, particularly those specialising in electrotherapy equipment and accessories. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement well-suited for their capabilities, as they can demonstrate specialised expertise in delivering or maintaining functional stimulation technologies. Companies that can provide quality assurance, innovative solutions, or specialised technical support for functional electronic equipment are encouraged to engage with this process to potentially secure contracts in future tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories

Notice Description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT ( BCHC) is issuing this a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market in supplying Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories and to alert the market to a possible future tender opportunity. BCHC is seeking to establish interested suppliers that have the capacity and capability to supply Functional Electronic Stimulation equipment and accessories which includes: * Functional and exercise stimulators * Functional only stimulators * Exercise only stimulators * Maintenance of FES equipment * Electrodes including leads and batteries * Accessories e.g. leads, footswitches, probes, cuffs, * Repairs associated with stimulators and accessories If this is something you can supply please complete the attached Request for Information and return to Sharon.appleby@nhs.net no later than Thursday 29th October 2021. Additional information: It should be noted that this RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a93333a-0fdf-462b-8132-20285c315a98
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

31711140 - Electrodes

33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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