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Wheelchairs, Specialist Seating and Related Services

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 14:33

Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is actively seeking to establish a comprehensive framework for supplying wheelchairs, specialist seating, and related services, focused primarily within the UK. This procurement process, categorized under goods, entails two primary lots: Wheelchairs and Specialist Seating Products, and Wheelchair Managed Services. The open procurement method is being utilised, and the tender stage is active, with key deadlines set for January 2025 to begin the award process. The framework covers an initial period of 24 months, with an option for a 24-month extension, indicating significant long-term engagement. The overall contract value is estimated at £77,000,000, making it a substantial opportunity in the healthcare sector.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the wheelchair and medical supply industry, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and service provision. Companies specializing in powered and manual wheelchairs, seating systems, and related accessories can benefit from Lot 1. Meanwhile, Lot 2 focuses on repairs, maintenance, and management services, which is ideal for those providing after-sales care and technical support. Given the high monetary value and the framework's duration, it is an excellent opportunity for both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare sector by partnering with the NHS Supply Chain. Substantial awards have already been made to various suppliers, demonstrating the lucrative nature of this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheelchairs, Specialist Seating and Related Services

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework for the supply of Wheelchairs, Specialist Seating and Related Services. Lot 1 includes powered wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, specialist seating systems, paediatric buggies, accessories and cushions. Lot 2 includes repairs, maintenance, fully managed services and wheelchair loan services. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS19,250,000 (approximate only). The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Lot Information

Wheelchairs and Specialist Seating Products

Lot 1 includes the following products / sub-lots: Sub-Lot 1.1 - Powered Wheelchairs Sub-Lot 1.2 - Manual Wheelchairs Sub-Lot 1.3 - Specialist Seating Systems and Wheelbases Sub-Lot 1.4 - Paediatric Buggies Sub-Lot 1.5 - Spares and Accessories

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Wheelchair Managed Services

Lot 2 includes the following services / sub-lots: Sub-Lot 2.1 - Repairs and Maintenance Sub-Lot 2.2 - Fully Managed Wheelchair Service Sub-Lot 2.3 - Wheel Chair Loan Service

Wheelchairs and Specialist Seating Products

Lot 1 includes the following products / sub-lots: Sub-Lot 1.1 - Powered Wheelchairs Sub-Lot 1.2 - Manual Wheelchairs Sub-Lot 1.3 - Specialist Seating Systems and Wheelbases Sub-Lot 1.4 - Paediatric Buggies Sub-Lot 1.5 - Spares and Accessories

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Wheelchair Managed Services

Lot 2 includes the following services / sub-lots: Sub-Lot 2.1 - Repairs and Maintenance Sub-Lot 2.2 - Fully Managed Wheelchair Service Sub-Lot 2.3 - Wheel Chair Loan Service

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c743
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046177-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33193000 - Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices

33193100 - Invalid carriages and wheelchairs

33193120 - Wheelchairs

33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs

33193200 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages and wheelchairs

33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

33193225 - Wheelchair tyres

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£77,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

AJ Mobility Ltd

AM Healthcare Group

Aayan Medical Imaging Limited

BES Healthcare

Blatchford Limited

Chunc Limited

Consolor Ltd

DGT Services Ltd

Etac Ltd

FormAL Group Ltd

Independence Mobility Limited

Inspire Community Trust

Invacare LTD

Karma Mobility Ltd

Merits Health Products UK Ltd

Meyra UK Ltd

Millbrook Healthcare Limited

Otto Bock Healthcare PLC

Peacocks Medical Group

Performance Health International Limited

Pride Mobility Products Ltd

R Link Ltd

Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services ltd

Roma Medical Aids ltd

Ross Auto Engineering Limited

Seating Matters

Spex UK Limited

Sunrise Medical Ltd

Tendercare Ltd

Wheelshare London Ltd

William Davies Care Limited

Further Information

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