--- title: "RFI for The Provision of Wheelchairs and Associated Services to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-22" --- # RFI for The Provision of Wheelchairs and Associated Services to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f4102e-b16d-4c84-ad45-6709747be799.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a planning stage procurement process for the provision of wheelchairs and associated services to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC). The procurement, announced on 22 August 2024, falls under the industry category of wheelchairs (CPV 33193120) and is focused on various wheelchair-related services including specialist wheelchairs, loan pool management, seating services, technical assessments, repair and maintenance, reporting and prescription services, clinical cleaning, and more. The engagement end date for this Request for Information (RFI) is set for 30 August 2024. The procurement process includes multiple key supporting documents to guide potential providers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical, healthcare, and equipment maintenance sectors. Companies specialising in wheelchair production, repair, and maintenance, as well as those offering related clinical services, are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's detailed inquiry seeks to understand current market capabilities and explore the feasibility of fully outsourcing these requirements. The tender is particularly suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) focused on innovative solutions in medical equipment provision. Engaging in this process could lead to substantial business growth through collaboration with a key government department. ## Notice The Contracting Authority would like to notify you of a future upcoming opportunity, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of our requirement below. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input relating to the provision of the following: * Specialist wheelchairs (and a mechanism to provide these) * Wheelchair loan pool management * Wheelchair seating service * Wheelchair technical assessments * Repair and maintenance of wheelchairs * Reporting and prescription service for technical assessments * Training in manual and power wheelchair maintenance competencies and assessment of patients for wheelchairs and specialist seating * Clinical cleaning of wheelchairs * Maintenance of a database of wheelchairs, accessories and cushions * Handover service to the NHS for wheelchair services upon military discharge of patients. The Authority is looking to understand the shape of the current market and whether one or more Potential Providers can deliver the outline requirement as attached to this RFI. To that end the Contracting Authority has a number of questions it would like a Potential Provider to respond to the Authority as follows: 1. Whether it would be possible (or not) to fully outsource all the outlined requirements. 2. If it is not possible to fulfil all the requirements of this RFI, what requirements can be fulfilled? 3. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for a fully outsourced service or if this is not possible, ROM costs for what can be provided. 4. An understanding of potential alternative future service delivery models that could help facilitate this requirement. Further detail regarding how to reply to this RFI can be found in the attachment titled 'RFI - Wheelchairs Provision' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63946fa-e388-45d5-8a9e-0ca4527d0afa | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33193120 - Wheelchairs - 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions - 33193222 - Wheelchair frames - 33193223 - Wheelchair seats - 33193224 - Wheelchair wheels - 33193225 - Wheelchair tyres - 50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85111000 - Hospital services - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85147000 - Company health services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 14:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63946fa-e388-45d5-8a9e-0ca4527d0afa - 2 Aug 2024 at 14:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63946fa-e388-45d5-8a9e-0ca4527d0afa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63946fa-e388-45d5-8a9e-0ca4527d0afa 22nd August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3e09d96-3e18-43fd-b147-67927b6e7879 Full RFI Request - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ace6b332-4cf2-4b03-bb8b-fbbb4e183913 Full RFI Request ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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