Wheelchair Rental Stations

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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19 Jun 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Wheelchair Rental Stations". This initiative aims to improve access and the overall experience for visitors and outpatients in the healthcare sector by establishing rental stations at key hospital entry points. Situated in Lincoln, UK, the purchasing organisation executed this procurement through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The main procurement category is goods, with Wheelshare (London) Ltd awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 1st June 2026, and it was set to be active from 18th June 2026 to 17th June 2027, with a gross value of £21,120.

This procurement creates business growth opportunities by offering SMEs like Wheelshare (London) Ltd a platform to supply essential goods within the healthcare industry. Companies specialising in the provision or rental of medical equipment, particularly wheelchairs, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. Given the direct procurement method and specific requirements, businesses with a focus on efficient logistics and equipment maintenance within healthcare environments would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Wheelchair Rental Stations

Notice Description

Wheelchair Rental Stations, establish a bank of wheelchairs which can be easily accessed at key hospital entry points, improving availability, safety, and the overall experience for visitors and outpatients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b91c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058077-2026
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

33193120 - Wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE 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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHEELSHARE (LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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