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title: "Plinth Couches for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-932ca633-fd04-4bea-b570-97170a567ba7"
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# Plinth Couches for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-932ca633-fd04-4bea-b570-97170a567ba7

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a limited procurement process for the supply of Plinth Couches as part of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme. This open tender, published on 11th February 2021, requires the delivery of 1,000 units to a DHL Warehouse located in CV8 3LF by 18th February 2021. Interested suppliers must submit their offers by 14:00 on 16th February 2021, detailing their delivery capabilities, unit sizes, costs, and other specifications. The value of the contract is estimated at £794,000 and it falls under the 'Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products' category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of medical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Successful bidders will not only support the vaccination efforts but also engage in a lucrative contract that could enhance their visibility and credibility within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Following the approval of the vaccines, we have an urgent requirement for Plinth Couches for use at vaccination sites. Key Features should include: Plinth Couches - Size - Height 460mm x Width 910mm (or adjustable) - Either metal or plastic but must be wipeable Number required: between 1,000 Quantity able to be delivered by: Thursday 18th February 2021 Delivered to: DHL Warehouse, CV8 3LF Potential Suppliers should provide the following details by email to Alex Nixon (alex.nixon2@nhs.net) by 14.00 on Tuesday 16th February 2021: - Please specify the following in your submission: - Total number of units you can deliver on 18th February 2021 (not being able to supply the full amount will not exclude you from this competition) - Size - Picture - Cost per unit - Delivery costs - The crate/Pallet size/weight for delivery - Type of vehicle used for delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa23ecf-f3c0-4806-b0af-f207b161f92c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £794,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2021 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa23ecf-f3c0-4806-b0af-f207b161f92c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa23ecf-f3c0-4806-b0af-f207b161f92c
  11th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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