Planning

Defibrillators

HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 09:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority is planning a procurement process for the supply of defibrillators. This tender, titled "Defibrillators," falls under the industry category of medical devices. It targets regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others up to UKJ and UKK. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage as of 20 April 2026, with the contract period slated to commence on 1 July 2027 and end on 30 June 2032. The procurement method employed is selective, as an award under framework is anticipated, indicating a competitive scenario for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical devices sector, particularly those specialising in automated external defibrillators and related accessories. Manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors who offer high-quality defibrillation devices and robust logistics solutions across multiple UK regions would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Additionally, businesses that showcase adaptability to provide immediate and efficient solutions in emergencies, like sudden cardiac arrest situations, would have a competitive edge. Ensuring compliance with NHS Supply Chain standards will be crucial in competing for this contract valued at approximately £66,666.67.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defibrillators

Notice Description

External Defibrillation Devices and Related Services and Accessories NHS Supply Chain 2022/S 000-035844 Lot 1: Automated External Defibrillators (AED) with Optional Manual Override and Associated Accessories Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) are portable electronic devices that give clear visual and audible step-by-step guidance in a sudden cardiac arrest situation. If needed, it can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. These are widely used within the community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035501-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Further Information

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