Planning

SMRC Wheelchair Maintenance

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SMRC Wheelchair Maintenance" is being managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Preston, United Kingdom. This contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone scheduled by 29th December 2025, indicating that suppliers must be prepared to commence services by 1st December 2026. The industry category pertains to repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment, and the total contract value is estimated at £7,806,741.01. This procurement aims to secure services for wheelchair maintenance, refurbishment, and repairs across the region of UKD4, with the contract period extending from 1st December 2026 to 31st December 2029, potentially renewable until 31st December 2031.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, specifically for SMEs specialising in medical and surgical equipment maintenance services. Businesses equipped to offer comprehensive maintenance solutions and meet the stringent service readiness timeline will find this tender particularly attractive. Participating companies can expect to secure a long-term engagement with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust, offering stability and the prospect of future renewals. Furthermore, this procurement highlights the need for experienced suppliers ready to deliver high-quality services essential for supporting the healthcare sector's infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMRC Wheelchair Maintenance

Notice Description

Wheelchair Maintenance/ refurbishment and repair.

Planning Information

Wheelchair refurbishment and Repair/ Maintenance. Supplier but be ready to go live by 01/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f580
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082812-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,505,617 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.jackson3@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 8JB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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