Planning

RFI for The Provision of Wheelchairs and Associated Services to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 14:00

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

02 Aug 2024 at 14:57

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a planning stage procurement process for the provision of wheelchairs and associated services to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC). The procurement, announced on 22 August 2024, falls under the industry category of wheelchairs (CPV 33193120) and is focused on various wheelchair-related services including specialist wheelchairs, loan pool management, seating services, technical assessments, repair and maintenance, reporting and prescription services, clinical cleaning, and more. The engagement end date for this Request for Information (RFI) is set for 30 August 2024. The procurement process includes multiple key supporting documents to guide potential providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical, healthcare, and equipment maintenance sectors. Companies specialising in wheelchair production, repair, and maintenance, as well as those offering related clinical services, are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's detailed inquiry seeks to understand current market capabilities and explore the feasibility of fully outsourcing these requirements. The tender is particularly suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) focused on innovative solutions in medical equipment provision. Engaging in this process could lead to substantial business growth through collaboration with a key government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for The Provision of Wheelchairs and Associated Services to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority would like to notify you of a future upcoming opportunity, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of our requirement below. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input relating to the provision of the following: * Specialist wheelchairs (and a mechanism to provide these) * Wheelchair loan pool management * Wheelchair seating service * Wheelchair technical assessments * Repair and maintenance of wheelchairs * Reporting and prescription service for technical assessments * Training in manual and power wheelchair maintenance competencies and assessment of patients for wheelchairs and specialist seating * Clinical cleaning of wheelchairs * Maintenance of a database of wheelchairs, accessories and cushions * Handover service to the NHS for wheelchair services upon military discharge of patients. The Authority is looking to understand the shape of the current market and whether one or more Potential Providers can deliver the outline requirement as attached to this RFI. To that end the Contracting Authority has a number of questions it would like a Potential Provider to respond to the Authority as follows: 1. Whether it would be possible (or not) to fully outsource all the outlined requirements. 2. If it is not possible to fulfil all the requirements of this RFI, what requirements can be fulfilled? 3. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for a fully outsourced service or if this is not possible, ROM costs for what can be provided. 4. An understanding of potential alternative future service delivery models that could help facilitate this requirement. Further detail regarding how to reply to this RFI can be found in the attachment titled 'RFI - Wheelchairs Provision'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63946fa-e388-45d5-8a9e-0ca4527d0afa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33193120 - Wheelchairs

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

33193222 - Wheelchair frames

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

33193224 - Wheelchair wheels

33193225 - Wheelchair tyres

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85111000 - Hospital services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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