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title: "Bariatric Equipment Rental"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2018-02-09"
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# Bariatric Equipment Rental

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42110335-bff1-4f5f-9f0c-bf05d0cdae8e

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## Summary

The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Bariatric Equipment Rental". This procurement falls under the medical furniture industry category, with a specific focus on providing various bariatric equipment such as beds, air mattresses, and chairs. The deadline for market engagement is set for 31st October 2018. Interested parties should be prepared to meet specific requirements, including the ability to deliver equipment to the hospital within four hours and provide ongoing support.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment rental and support services. Companies that can offer reliable delivery and training services, as well as those equipped to handle urgent requests, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The contracting authority encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in this process, as they may be well-positioned to meet the diverse needs outlined in the tender description.

## Notice

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is testing the market for a Bariatric Equipment rental agreement. DCHFT require a single daily price to cover the unlimited hire of: -bariatric bed frames -air mattresses -chairs (static, rise & recline & high dependency) -commodes -stand aids -dynamic cushions. This daily price will include the delivery & collection costs, training and 24hour support. The single daily price is the only price payable if there are multiple pieces of equipment on site or no equipment on site. It is expected that all equipment must be deliverable to DCHFT within 4 hours of the rental request being made and collected within 12 hours of the specific equipment rental being terminated. It is expected that a 24 hour /365 day help line & rental line will be provided. Multiple CPD accredited training sessions for staff must be provided on the bariatric equipment per annum. The purpose of this PIN is to establish interest and to engage with the market pre-procurement. Please contact ross.cumber@dchft.nhs.uk to register your interest. Additional information: We have provided usage information to provide interested parties with an indication of the volume required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b600a404-c634-4602-ae1c-c5a4331f0533 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WILLIAMS AVENUE |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 14:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b600a404-c634-4602-ae1c-c5a4331f0533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b600a404-c634-4602-ae1c-c5a4331f0533
  9th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a24a984c-375f-4f3e-aa28-5d84d025f780
  DCHFT Usage Information-1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8aa1936e-f5d3-4f21-a638-1a9002f0c260
  DCHFT Usage Information-2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dchft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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