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20 Jul 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Model 51LCD - Bariatric Leg Ulcer Treatment Chair - Electric" was conducted by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Ashford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically focusing on medical equipment. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as complete as of 20th July 2026. The limited competition, below threshold procurement method was utilised, indicating a more selective approach in the tendering phase. The contract was signed on 3rd July 2026, with the delivery location identified as the UKJ4 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of medical equipment, as demonstrated by the successful supplier, Plinth Medical Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Eye, United Kingdom. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to expand their clientele within the health sector and enhance their portfolio of specialised medical goods. The procurement’s limited competition nature suggests that companies offering unique, high-quality products with competitive pricing can excel in similar opportunities, thus fostering business growth and market presence in the public healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Model 51LCD - Bariatric Leg Ulcer Treatment Chair - Electric

Notice Description

Model 51LCD - Bariatric Leg Ulcer Treatment Chair - Electric option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cedb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068253-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 4 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLINTH MEDICAL

Further Information

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