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title: "Purchase of Hospital Beds via NHS Supplychain Framework PACPH344, Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling"
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# Purchase of Hospital Beds via NHS Supplychain Framework PACPH344, Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d9aef5d-294a-4a89-ba41-f80b56257195

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of hospital beds under the title "Purchase of Hospital Beds via NHS Supplychain Framework PACPH344, Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling." This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on medical use beds. The contract, valued at approximately £200,000, is set to commence from 1st February 2022 and extend to 31st January 2025. The tender process was conducted via the NHS Supplychain framework, with the tender period concluding on 15th October 2021. The procurement addressed the Trust's needs for standard height and very low height community hospital beds, to be supplied as required.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and hospital furnishings. Eligible suppliers, including larger enterprises capable of meeting the stringent specifications, could benefit from a chance to expand their market presence through future contracts or similar tenders with health organisations. Companies like Drive Devilbiss Healthcare and Medstrom Ltd have already secured contracts in this tender, highlighting a competitive landscape for businesses looking to grow within this sector.

## Notice

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust required a clear and efficient route to market for the compliant purchase and supply of standard height and very low height Community Hospital beds. Beds will be procured on an ad-hoc equipment replacement basis or if there is a need to increase bed places. Competitive process was conducted via NHS Supplychain PACPH344, Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling framework agreement, to provide the most economically advantageous tender for both types of beds available for the Trusts specification of requirements. Awarded supplier for Standard Height bed : Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Awarded supplier for Very Low Height bed : Medstrom Ltd Activity is not guaranteed; awarded value is approx only and combined between both providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbb4caa-e925-4e95-83ff-dc0334c3a42f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; MEDSTROM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192100 - Beds for medical use
- 33192120 - Hospital beds

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbb4caa-e925-4e95-83ff-dc0334c3a42f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fbb4caa-e925-4e95-83ff-dc0334c3a42f
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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