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Gait and Balance Hoist System

ROYAL NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust has completed the awarding phase for the procurement of a "Gait and Balance Hoist System," a therapeutic device aimed at physical therapy applications. The contract, identified with the reference number PRO-1350-2026, involves the replacement of the existing system with a new solution due to the inadequacy of available market offerings and the necessity to maintain therapy provisions. The procurement was conducted via a direct award methodology, justified by the limited availability of suitable products in the existing UK market and relevant frameworks. The procurement process culminated in July 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026. The value of the contract is £414,000, inclusive of ongoing maintenance options extending the duration to potentially August 2036.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and therapeutic equipment, particularly those capable of supplying innovate solutions not readily available through traditional frameworks. SMEs, like Ectron Limited, which secured the contract, could find similar tenders ideal for expanding their portfolio and establishing partnerships with public authorities. Such direct awards, especially when addressing unique technical reasons or limited supplier bases, can be especially beneficial for niche providers looking to capitalise on their specialised offerings in the healthcare sector. Businesses with the capacity to support both product supply and extended maintenance services stand to benefit greatly from participating in these types of procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gait and Balance Hoist System

Notice Description

Gait and Balance Hoist System - a body-weight support or overhead track system - is a therapeutic device that suspends a patient in a secure harness. It supports a portion of their body weight, allowing them to practice standing, walking, and balance exercises safely without the fear of falling.

Procurement Information

The Trust is in need of replacing an aging Zero Gravity Gait and Balance Hoist System that is no longer supported in the UK. Having researched the marketplace in the UK the Trust has found the market to be limited in solutions that meets the requirements, or that is available through any NHSSC or other Framework for physiotherapy equipment. To ensure the Trust maintains its therapy provision the Trust has determined that a direct award is the most suitable option to procure a new Zero Gravity Gait and Balance Hoist System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066142-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33155000 - Physical therapy devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STANMORE
Postcode
HA7 4LP
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Stanmore
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECTRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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