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Reclining wheelchair dental chair

EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by East Cheshire NHS Trust for a "Reclining wheelchair dental chair" has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on the 12th of January, 2026. The procurement falls under the direct procurement method, specifically characterised as "Below threshold - without competition," and involves the supply of goods. This procurement is targeted at the healthcare equipment industry, specifically wheelchairs, and requires delivery to the UKD6 region of the United Kingdom. The award is noted as complete, with the contract period spanning from the 13th of January, 2026, to the 31st of March, 2027.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised healthcare equipment, particularly in the niche area of wheelchair and recliner production for bariatric patients. The buyer, East Cheshire NHS Trust, offers a strategic connection to the healthcare sector, where suppliers can expand their market presence. Companies like Design Specific Ltd., the supplier in this instance, demonstrate the successful alignment with the buyer’s needs through specialised manufacturing capabilities. Businesses in similar sectors should consider engaging in such non-competitive, below threshold opportunities to establish themselves as key suppliers in the public healthcare procurement ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Reclining wheelchair dental chair

Notice Description

D1046 compact wheelchair recliner drive for use with bariatric patients

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33193120 - Wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
janet.moore3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 3BL
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Broken Cross and Upton
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGN SPECIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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