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title: "Specialist Wheelchair Seating"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2fecde0-8a6f-49c6-80e7-5c4df7ea1580"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2019-11-14"
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# Specialist Wheelchair Seating

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2fecde0-8a6f-49c6-80e7-5c4df7ea1580

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## Summary

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the contract titled "Specialist Wheelchair Seating," aimed at providing mobility services in east Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 December 2019. The contract value is approximately £260,000, with a duration from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022, including potential extensions for an additional two years. This procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, classified under the CPV code for "Parts and accessories for wheelchairs."

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply industry, particularly those manufacturing or supplying adaptive seating systems and related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the focus on tailored clinical support and specialized equipment. Companies interested in expanding their portfolio in the healthcare sector should consider participating in this procurement, as it aligns with the ongoing need for innovative mobility solutions.

## Notice

The Berkshire East Specialist Wheelchair Service based in Maidenhead provides mobility services for people across east Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire that are struggling or are unable to walk because of a long term illness or disability. The appointed supplier will provide clinical support and specialist manufactured items and alternative third party solutions as necessary for the assessment and provision of special seating systems. This will include but will not limited to foam carve, moulded systems for the following, adaptive seating systems, bespoke contoured seating systems, base units and associated product accessories such as spare and replacement parts such as headrests and covers. Total contract value given in this notice of PS260k is approximate based on initial term and all extension periods of two further years if taken up. Contract is expected to start 1st April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with two further periods of one year possible totalling four years overall. Additional information: Please register you interest and access the SSQ document via the e-procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cdb3c8f-bf07-4662-890c-1d8b2dfc7034 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| 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 | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cdb3c8f-bf07-4662-890c-1d8b2dfc7034

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cdb3c8f-bf07-4662-890c-1d8b2dfc7034
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml
  E-porcurement portal

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