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Provision of Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Services and Technical Assistance to DMRC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 12:10

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 09:26

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 11:37

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed an open procurement process for the provision of wheelchairs, wheelchair services, and technical assistance to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall. This nationwide service includes assessment, technical support, accessories, maintenance, and more. The contract, awarded to Blatchford Limited, is valued at approximately £2.15 million and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2033. The service spans various locations across mainland UK, targeting the health and support services industry, and has stringent cyber security requirements defined by the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership. The procurement commenced in the planning stage and has now moved through the tender and award stages, concluding on 31st March 2026.

This contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services and medical equipment sectors. Companies providing innovative solutions in wheelchair manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, as well as those offering expert patient assessment services, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract's open procurement nature allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as evidenced by Blatchford Limited’s involvement as an SME supplier. Providers with capabilities in remote services, efficient logistics, and compliance with high-level cyber security protocols will find potential to expand their market presence through this engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Services and Technical Assistance to DMRC

Notice Description

The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall (SH) manages a cohort of patients with complex musculoskeletal, neurological and chronic conditions. A key enabler for DMRC is a wheelchair service which includes the provision of wheelchairs, wheelchair assessment, pressure cushions, technical support, accessories, maintenance, and subject matter expert advice. Wheelchairs and accessories may be for the long term (over 12 months) or for the short term (less than 12 months) to support the patient as they recover. The Authority has a nationwide requirement for the provision of wheelchair and seating services to include: a. Provide assessments - Carry out patient assessments as required for wheelchairs and pressure cushions/accessories offering a remote service via the telephone or a video teleconferencing (VTC) system and also visiting inpatients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust Foundation) or other locations. b. Technical support - Provide urgent technical support when the wheelchair is unsafe or unusable. c. Ordering - Long-term use wheelchairs, cushions and associated parts. d. Annual Servicing - Annual Servicing of wheelchair for the duration of time the patient is within the military. e. Urgent Repairs - Urgent Repairs within 3 working days of being reported. f. Review - Provide a rolling review programme the needs of the patient. g. Access - Provide access to the model of wheelchairs seating, accessories and parts required by the Authority on a case by case basis h. Deliver and Fit the Wheelchair - To include the delivery and set up of the wheelchair (including pressure cushion/accessories) at the patient's to include user guides. i. Short term Loan Stock - Maintain, clinically clean and repair approximately 40 chairs and pressure cushions, these already exist and is based at DMRC SH. j. Transfer of Wheelchair Users to NHS - Transfer of care which will include, but not be limited to, referral to and liaison with the Wheelchair Services at their local NHS Centre to provide the specific information and advice required for each patient to ensure a smooth transition of care. k. To cover mainland UK locations. Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at HIGH (Reference: RAR- 41224A01) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority retains the right to order Wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories that are not within scope of the pricing schedule, with any order being based on clinical need of patients.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract for 2 periods of up to 24 months each. The extension periods are: Extension Period 1: 01/04/2029 to 31/03/2031 - Estimated value including VAT: PS665K Extension Period 2: 01/04/2031 to 31/03/2033- Estimated value including VAT: PS700K To note, these extension periods are included as part of the Total Value (estimated) of PS2.15m (inc VAT) above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032389-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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

33193120 - Wheelchairs

33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLATCHFORD

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