--- title: "Request for Information - Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE" published: "2021-10-25" --- # Request for Information - Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories Buyer: BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c7a6c5a-2e61-494d-aa4b-91ce4eedc35a.json) ## Summary Birmingham Community Healthcare is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories." This process aims to gather market intelligence and assess supplier capacity to provide various functional and exercise stimulators, maintenance services, and accessories related to Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES) equipment. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by the engagement end date of 29th October 2021. The procurement falls within the healthcare industry, specifically concerning electrotherapy devices, and is located in the West Midlands, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical devices, particularly those specialising in electrotherapy equipment and accessories. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement well-suited for their capabilities, as they can demonstrate specialised expertise in delivering or maintaining functional stimulation technologies. Companies that can provide quality assurance, innovative solutions, or specialised technical support for functional electronic equipment are encouraged to engage with this process to potentially secure contracts in future tender opportunities. ## Notice Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT ( BCHC) is issuing this a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market in supplying Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories and to alert the market to a possible future tender opportunity. BCHC is seeking to establish interested suppliers that have the capacity and capability to supply Functional Electronic Stimulation equipment and accessories which includes: * Functional and exercise stimulators * Functional only stimulators * Exercise only stimulators * Maintenance of FES equipment * Electrodes including leads and batteries * Accessories e.g. leads, footswitches, probes, cuffs, * Repairs associated with stimulators and accessories If this is something you can supply please complete the attached Request for Information and return to Sharon.appleby@nhs.net no later than Thursday 29th October 2021. Additional information: It should be noted that this RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a93333a-0fdf-462b-8132-20285c315a98 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 25 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Oct 2021 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 31711140 - Electrodes - 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 25 Oct 2021 at 10:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a93333a-0fdf-462b-8132-20285c315a98 - 15 Oct 2021 at 14:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a93333a-0fdf-462b-8132-20285c315a98 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a93333a-0fdf-462b-8132-20285c315a98 25th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdbca43e-3c25-4981-87ad-aebdf6c945a4 Request for Information - Functional Electronic Simulation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a5427a7-f0e5-46d5-aeca-1cd161fd3c57 Request for Information - Functional Electronic Stimulation Equipment and Accessories ## Notice URLs - https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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