Planning

RFI - - Mental Health Bed Base

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring medical furniture specifically bed bases for mental health settings. This Request for Information (RFI), titled "RFI - Mental Health Bed Base," falls under the goods procurement category with a main industry classification of medical furniture (CPV code 33192000). The procurement process is yet to determine its substantial value, with only a nominal amount currently indicated. The planned procurement is based within the London Borough of Redbridge, targeting delivery in the region of UKI53. Released on 19th November 2025, this planning stage is part of a broader engagement covered by the GPA framework.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in medical furniture, particularly those that provide solutions for mental health environments. Companies experienced in designing or supplying durable, compliant, and innovative bed bases suitable for the unique demands of mental health institutions would find this an excellent opportunity to expand their influence and contracts within the public health sector. The RFI stage offers a chance to engage early in the procurement process, forming partnerships and demonstrating capabilities to a significant public health institution. This process aligns well with businesses that possess strong government contract experience or those looking to start building a portfolio within this arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - - Mental Health Bed Base

Notice Description

RFI - Bed bases for the use in the mental health setting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075346-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

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