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specialist bespoke seating services and equipment

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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20 May 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority, involved the award of a contract for "Specialist bespoke seating services and equipment". This contract, which falls under the goods category, was concluded through a direct procurement method, labelled as "Below threshold - without competition". The process reached completion in May 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from 12th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was made to SPEX UK Limited, a company based in London, focusing on medical aids. Deliveries are expected across the United Kingdom regions, including North East England, North West England, Yorkshire, the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, the South East, and the South West.

This tender offers business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in medical equipment and bespoke seating solutions. SMEs with expertise in manufacturing or supplying specialist medical aids are well-suited to engage in such contracts, given the specific product requirements and geographical scope involved. The awarded contract valued at £17,500 (gross value of £21,000) for a near-year-long term demonstrates the NHS Trust's investment in quality healthcare infrastructure, paving the way for potential future opportunities in the healthcare industry supply chain.

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Notice Title

specialist bespoke seating services and equipment

Notice Description

Call off order from 1st April 2026 to 30th September to supply specialist bespoke seating services and equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ce4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046171-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEX

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