Tender

Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems, and Support Services. This tender falls under the healthcare industry category, focusing on medical consumables and miscellaneous medical devices. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with offers required to be submitted by 15th April 2026 via the Framework Host's e-sourcing portal. Located in Chester, United Kingdom, the buyer organisation is a public authority - central government entity. The proposed framework agreement will allow participating authorities to procure these goods in a legally compliant manner, with Award scheduled for completion by 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, offering a substantial contract valued at GBP 19,500,000 excluding VAT. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables and devices, like SMEs with capabilities to meet rigorous compliance and evaluation criteria. The procurement process is part of an open framework scheme, allowing businesses to engage without reopening competition. Call off contracts may be awarded either with or without further competition, providing flexibility in business engagement. The long-term contract period extends until 5th July 2034, offering stability and continuous business development in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services

Notice Description

Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) wishes to award a framework agreement or agreements for the provision of Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services which will allow Participating Authorities to procure these products or services from a multi-supplier framework. The proposed framework will allow Participating Authorities to procure these goods in a legally compliant manner, with the assurance that Suppliers have met rigorous criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It is intended that it will be reopened every 24 months (approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date) as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The diagram below is provided as an illustration of when the open framework is intended to be reopened.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022519-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

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