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Mobile Articulated Clinic Hire

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:54

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:53

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mobile Articulated Clinic Hire" was conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol. This contract involves the hire of a fully modified articulated trailer to NHS clinical specifications over a 26-week period. The project is categorized under the services industry, specifically focused on the hire of earthmoving equipment with an operator, and is to be delivered in the United Kingdom with postal code BS34 7QH. The procurement process was at the award stage as of 10 April 2026, with the contract award being active from 15 January 2026 to 6 July 2026. The procurement utilized a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasizing suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but not for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth among SMEs operating within the hiring of specialized trailers and mobile clinics, given the selective procurement method that leverages framework agreements. Businesses that can provide equipment modified to could benefit immensely from such contracts, fostering expansion by meeting the specific needs of healthcare organizations. The awarded supplier, Torton Bodies Limited, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise (SME), demonstrates the suitability and potential for SMEs to successfully engage in such tenders, encouraging other similar-sized businesses to explore opportunities within healthcare equipment procurement.

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Notice Title

Mobile Articulated Clinic Hire

Notice Description

26-week articulated trailer hire, fully modified to NHS clinical spec (13.8m x 5.5m, with disabled access, reception, waiting area, staff office, consultation room, 3 x treatment rooms, WC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d221c40-7182-40a4-82c2-8cd733f3a1cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea41c687-01e9-4209-bbad-1b35ce50acfd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORTON BODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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