Planning

Wheelchair Repair and Maintenance Service

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a Wheelchair Repair and Maintenance Service, focusing on repair, maintenance, and storage for both powered and manual wheelchairs in the North East. Located at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Trust is a public authority within the central government. This service is categorised under repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs, with a planned contract period from 30th March 2028 to 29th March 2032. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, has a gross value of £8,051,884.80 and is open to SMEs. Interested parties should look forward to future communication notices expected by 30th September 2027. The process falls under the legal basis defined by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those that handle wheelchairs. SMEs with experience and capabilities in providing high-quality service in this domain will find this tender appealing. As the procurement process is still in the planning phase with substantial lead time, businesses have the opportunity to prepare robust proposals that align with the specific needs outlined by the Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The scope and duration of the contract provide a stable business opportunity for long-term planning and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheelchair Repair and Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Repair, maintenance and storage for powered and manual wheelchairs for the North East.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023990-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,709,904 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2028 - 29 Mar 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tom Bellamy
Contact Email
thomas.bellamy3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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