Planning

National Centre for Child Health Technology - Test Bed and Gait Lab Audio Visual

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage for the project titled "National Centre for Child Health Technology - Test Bed and Gait Lab Audio Visual." This process is supervised by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the procuring entity. The initiative is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and primarily falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on audio-visual equipment. Detailed preliminary market engagement was published on 2 February 2026. The procurement aims to partner with an Audio-Visual provider to equip the Testbed Centre, Gait & Motion Lab, meeting rooms, and digital signage areas by June 2026, with a gross budget allocation of £360,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the audio-visual industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its conscientious suitability considerations. Companies with expertise in designing and installing advanced audio-visual systems, especially those with previous experience in healthcare or academic environments, would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. Collaborating on this project offers the potential for business growth by aligning with a prestigious NHS Trust known for excellence in child healthcare and expanding reach within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Centre for Child Health Technology - Test Bed and Gait Lab Audio Visual

Notice Description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a national centre of excellence for child health, combining acute, mental health and community services with leading-edge paediatric specialisms. As a dedicated NHS children's Trust, Sheffield Children's delivers world-class care for some of the most complex and rare conditions in the country, while supporting children's everyday health needs across our region. Our specialist teams work at the cutting edge of paediatric care, from intensive care and cancer to orthopaedics, sleep, genetics and respiratory health, and our research partnerships extend our impact far beyond our catchment. We are now looking for an Audio-Visual partner to design and install a range solutions into different parts of the National Centre for Child Health Technology. This covers four key areas: - The Testbed Centre - The Gait & Motion Lab - Meeting Rooms - Digital Signage

Planning Information

Engagement primarily for testbed centre and gaitlab

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009096-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2026 30 days
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
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oliver.henson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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