Planning

Supply of Independent Living Equipment

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 07:01

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply of Independent Living Equipment." The procurement is classified under the industry category of personal care products and will involve supplying items such as hoists, commodes, and walking frames. The initiative, based in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, is to serve the Community Equipment Service's warehouse for distribution to residents needing support to live independently. The procurement process is selective, using a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st December 2026, ending on 30th November 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying personal care and independent living products. Companies with experience in supplying adaptive equipment and devices for healthcare services or residential use will find this contract suitable for growth. It is particularly relevant for suppliers with capabilities in bulk supply and distribution logistics, especially those familiar with frameworks and selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Supply of Independent Living Equipment

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply and delivery of independent living equipment e.g., hoists, commodes, walking frames, stand aids, etc to the Council's Community Equipment Service (CES) warehouse for onward distribution to people who require extra support to live independently the city.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042205-2026
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
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33700000 - Personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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