Planning

Bariatric Equipment Rental - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the rental of bariatric equipment, including medical furniture and hospital beds. This tender, with an estimated gross value of £600,000, is aimed at procuring goods through an open competitive flexible procedure. The contract location is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD4 region. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 20 March 2026, the tender submission by 7 April 2026, and the award period concluding on 17 June 2026. Businesses interested in participating should register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

Opportunities for business growth are abundant in this tender, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in medical equipment and furniture, lifting and handling equipment, and related products. The procurement process is structured to assess quality, cost, and social value, with a subsequent phase involving presentations and demonstrations. With a contract period extending from July 2026 to July 2029 and a focus on recurring procurement, businesses with strategic capabilities in providing and maintaining medical furnishings will find this an attractive opportunity for expansion into the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Bariatric Equipment Rental - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Notice Description

Via the use of a competitive flexible procedure, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wish to enter contract with a suitably qualified provider(s) for the provision and rental of Bariatric Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014426-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33192000 - Medical furniture

33192120 - Hospital beds

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Neve Wilson
Contact Email
neve.wilson@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01524 551659

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9HT
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
Sharoe Green
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

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