Planning

Community Equipment - Slings Pre-Market Engagement

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 08:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Community Equipment - Slings Pre-Market Engagement". As a sub-central government public authority, Wigan Council aims to facilitate hospital discharge and support independent living for residents through the provision of medical equipment, specifically focusing on slings within the healthcare sector. The project, located in the UKD36 region, highlights key milestones including a market engagement questionnaire due by 27 April 2026, enabling potential suppliers to contribute feedback. This tender is anticipated to proceed as an open competitive procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with a formal notice expected around 29 May 2026. The contract value is projected around £250,000 to £300,000, with the procurement period extending from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, and potential renewal until November 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly appealing to SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical equipment and support services. By establishing a standalone contract to appoint a sole provider for these critical resources, businesses with expertise in medical equipment or community and personal services can greatly benefit both financially and reputationally. The focus is on creating cost efficiencies and improving service delivery, which makes it an attractive venture for enterprises willing to innovate and integrate into the local healthcare supply chain. Positioned in the goods procurement category, it welcomes qualified participants that can offer competitive solutions while contributing positively to community health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Equipment - Slings Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

Our vision Is to create standalone contract providing a wide range of slings to support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the equipment detailed within the contract and it is envisaged that an open competitive flexible tender under the Procurement Act 23 will be utilised. This contract will sit alongside other contracts for individual types of equipment

Planning Information

A questionnaire has been published on the Chest Procurement Portal for completion by potential suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068185
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033534-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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