Tender

Provision of Specialised Chairs

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 14:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Specialised Chairs" under the industry category of medical furniture. The contract, valued at £350,000, concerns the supply of Specialist Riser Recliner Chairs and Tilt-in-Space Chairs to enhance individual wellbeing through the Community Equipment Service. The council, headquartered at Cumbria House in Carlisle, aims to award a contract to a single supplier for spot-purchasing needs within an initial period from 1st February 2026 to 31st July 2027, with an extension option till 31st July 2028. The open procurement procedure is available via The Chest platform, with a tender deadline of 15th December 2025 and an enquiry deadline of 3rd December 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their bids electronically through this portal.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specializing in medical furniture to secure a contract involving consistent supply, allowing them to expand their reach in the healthcare equipment market. The criteria for supplier selection include quality, price, and social value, providing diverse businesses the chance to leverage their strengths in these areas. The single-supplier contract aims to ensure consistency and reliability in product quality and delivery. By participating, businesses can establish or strengthen their relationship with public sector contracts, promoting business growth and exposure to future procurement opportunities with other governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Specialised Chairs

Notice Description

Cumberland Council seeks to spot-purchase specialist seating equipment to support individuals with assessed eligible needs through the Community Equipment Service (CES). The aim is to enhance independence, safety, and wellbeing by providing timely access to high-quality, clinically appropriate seating solutions. The requirement includes two primary chair types: * Specialist Riser Recliner Chairs * Specialist Tilt-in-Space Chairs The Council intends to award a contract to a single supplier to enable spot-purchasing of Specialised Chairs as and when required throughout the contract term. The contract will have a maximum value of PS350,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, provided the full contract value has not been reached during the initial term. The Initial Term is 1st February 2026 to 31st July 2027 with the option to extend up to 12 months, with the possible extension, if used, the contract would end 31st July 2028. For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. See Service Specification for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 12 Months, if the maximum budget has not been spent within the initial 18-month term, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of PS350,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

Planning Information

Cumberland Council - Market Engagement Invitation: Specialised Chairs Contract Cumberland Council is commissioning a new contract for the purchase of Specialised Chairs to support the Community Equipment Service. We would like to invite interested suppliers to attend an online market engagement session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 11:30am. The Council intends to award a contract to a single supplier to enable spot-purchasing of Specialised Chairs as and when required throughout the contract term. The contract will have a maximum value of £350,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, provided the full contract value has not been reached during the initial term. Suppliers wishing to tender will be required to: • Register on The Chest (the North West e-tendering portal), • Submit a tender detailing the types of Specialised Chairs offered, • Respond to quality-based questions regarding the service provision, • Provide detailed costings, including replacement parts. Tenders will be evaluated by a panel, with a recommendation made to the Adult Social Care & Housing Leadership Team, followed by a decision to award the contract to the successful provider. For further details and to access the pre-market engagement documents, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is free. A Teams invitation will then be sent to you. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d8c16769-37ba-f011-813a-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074825-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33192000 - Medical furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
people.procurement@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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