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Specialist Wheelchair Seating

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2025 at 09:53

Tender

25 Mar 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a single supplier for the provision of Specialist Wheelchair Seating services for the East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service, located at 3 Abell Gardens, Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 6PS. The tender process follows a restricted procedure and is currently in the active stage with the submission deadline on 25th April 2024. The procurement is valued at £212,000 and is classified under the CPV code 33193223 (Wheelchair seats). The contract has an option for two 12-month extensions, making the maximum duration four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in healthcare equipment, particularly those with expertise in wheelchair seating solutions. Suitable businesses should demonstrate robust capability and technical criteria, as well as a commitment to corporate responsibility and social value creation. The selective procurement method and the requirement for electronic and written submissions highlight the competitive nature of this contract. With a defined set of award criteria focusing on quality and cost, as well as an emphasis on social value, this is an attractive opportunity for well-prepared businesses to expand their market presence and capabilities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist Wheelchair Seating

Notice Description

Supply of Specialist Wheelchair Seating Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (The Authority) is contracting a single Supplier to provide Specialist Wheelchair Seating services on behalf of the East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service from 3 Abell Gardens, Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 6PS.

Options: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions ( maximum duration 4 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044c4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005513-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Elizabeth Geaney
Contact Email
elizabeth.geaney@berkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLATCHFORD

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