--- title: "Medical Devices and Equipment, Medical Consumables and Maintenance and Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058629" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058629" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058629.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058629.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)" published: "2025-08-12" --- # Medical Devices and Equipment, Medical Consumables and Maintenance and Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058629 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058629) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058629.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Kent County Council's Procurement Services and is currently in the planning stage as of 12th August 2025. Located in West Malling, UK, the process aims to establish a local and national framework for the supply of Medical Devices and Equipment, Medical Consumables, and related Maintenance and Services. This procurement, applicable to sectors such as healthcare and emergency services, is set to conclude the initial market engagement phase by 19th September 2025. Key milestones include engaging with market participants to shape the procurement specifications and soliciting innovative solutions to build a comprehensive framework comprising three lots: Medical Devices and Equipment, Medical Consumables, and Maintenance and Services. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and related services. Companies offering diagnostic, therapeutic, or monitoring devices, as well as maintenance and support services, are well-positioned to benefit from this tender. The framework agreement, valued at £600 million, is designed to offer competitive pricing and reliable service delivery, fostering strategic partnerships with local authorities, the NHS, and other public sector entities. Suppliers proficient in providing high-quality medical equipment and consumables, innovative healthcare solutions, and robust support and maintenance services are encouraged to participate, paving the way for scalable business growth and market expansion within the public sector. ## Notice Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Medical Devices and Equipment, Medical Consumables and Maintenance and Services, which includes but is not limited to products, equipment and services for the supply, maintenance, and disposal of Medical Devices and Equipment, Medical Consumables and Maintenance and Services. We anticipate that this contract will be able to provide Medical Devices and Equipment, Medical Consumables and Maintenance and Services for local authorities and any other public sector establishments including NHS, and Blue Light services. The main purpose of this framework is to provide a reasonably priced, reliable and trustworthy service. The scope of the framework will be based on the following: Diagnostic Devices - : Diagnostic devices are used to identify diseases or conditions. Examples include imaging devices like MRI and CT scanners, blood glucose meters, and ECG machines. Therapeutic Devices - Therapeutic devices treat medical conditions. Examples include surgical instruments like scalpels, implants like pacemakers and joint replacements, and devices like insulin pumps and dialysis machines Monitoring Devices - : Monitoring devices are used to monitor health parameters. Examples include blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, continuous glucose monitors, and wearable fitness trackers Surgical Instruments, Implants, all medical consumables and maintenance & services of equipment/devices. This will be split into 3 lots as follows: LOT 1 Medical Devices and Equipment LOT 2 Medical Consumables LOT 3 Maintenance and Services For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Medical-equipments%2C-pharmaceuticals-and-personal-care-products./S3DGS7FM82 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S3DGS7FM82 ### Planning Information This preliminary market engagement is conducted in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. Its purpose is to inform and shape the upcoming procurement process by engaging with the market in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. This notice is issued to: Invite suppliers to participate in pre-market engagement The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online questionnaire 1:1 meetings Dates: commencing 12/08/25 How to participate: Please contact us via the Delta portal messaging service to register your interest in participation of this preliminary engagement notice. Access Code - S3DGS7FM82 Participation is voluntary and will not affect future tender opportunities. All information shared during this engagement will be made available to all interested suppliers to ensure fairness. This is not a call for competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048049-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33141114 - Medical gauze - 33141115 - Medical wadding - 33141320 - Medical needles - 33141620 - Medical kits - 33157400 - Medical breathing devices - 33158300 - Ultraviolet medical devices - 33158500 - Infrared medical devices - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33192000 - Medical furniture - 33192100 - Beds for medical use - 33192200 - Medical tables - 33192300 - Medical furniture except beds and tables - 33192310 - Traction or suspension devices for medical beds - 33192350 - Medical cultivation cabinet - 33196000 - Medical aids - 33197000 - Medical computer equipment - 33199000 - Medical clothing - 33692000 - Medical solutions - 33697000 - Medical preparations excluding dental consumables - 38434540 - Biomedical equipment - 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment - 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment - 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment - 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment - 51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment - 85141211 - Dialysis home medical treatment services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048049-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048049-2025 12th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S3DGS7FM82 - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Medical-equipments%2C-pharmaceuticals-and-personal-care-products./S3DGS7FM82 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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