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Contract for the Provision of Hounslow Community Equipment Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow has completed the procurement for the "Contract for the Provision of Hounslow Community Equipment Service." This initiative aims to provide disability aids and community equipment, fulfilling statutory duties under various legal frameworks, including the Care Act 2014. The contract was directly awarded to MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, following the London Operations' withdrawal from the North London Community Equipment Consortium. The procurement process was a direct award, reflecting Medequip's active role in the region. The contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, covering services across the London area and focusing on health and social work services as well as medical equipment. The award is substantial, valued at £9.9 million, with an overall gross amount of £11.88 million, and includes a milestone date on 27 March 2026 for the contract's future signature.

This tender provides extensive business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in health and social care services, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Medequip, a large-scale organisation poised for significant business development, is set to expand its footprint within the London region. This contract can stimulate growth for businesses capable of delivering specialised hospital beds, air mattresses, and a variety of support for community equipment, including installation, maintenance, and refurbishment. Companies with experience in equipment recycling and decontamination processes are particularly well-suited to benefit from such services, leveraging statutory requirements and robust financial backing to enhance their service offerings. This initiative promises to forge lasting partnerships with local authorities and align with government mandates, bolstering their presence in the health care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Hounslow Community Equipment Service

Notice Description

Local authorities and NHS have a statutory duty (under the Care Act 2014 and Children & Families Act 2014 and NHS Act 2006) to make arrangements for the provision of disability aids and "community equipment", to meet the assessed eligible needs of individuals who are resident in their area. The provision covers various daily living aids and equipment, from bath boards and raised toilet seats to more complex equipment such as hoists, specialised hospital beds and air mattresses which prevent pressure ulcers. The provider is required to supply prescribed equipment as well as installation, maintenance (annual testing and ensuring safety standards), collection, repair, cleaning, refurbishment, recycling and storage of bespoke items ordered over and above standard catalogue The aim of the service is to supply, deliver, fit, install, adjust, repair, refurbish, collect, decontaminate, recycle and dispose of items requisitioned by authorised prescribers

Procurement Information

Following London Operations withdrawal from the North London Community Equipment Consortium on 31st July 2023. Medequip is now the sole provider for Community Equipment with an active footprint in the London region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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