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title: "Provision of Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Services and Technical Assistance to DMRC"
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# Provision of Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Services and Technical Assistance to DMRC

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b6a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed an open procurement process for the provision of wheelchairs, wheelchair services, and technical assistance to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall. This nationwide service includes assessment, technical support, accessories, maintenance, and more. The contract, awarded to Blatchford Limited, is valued at approximately £2.15 million and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2033. The service spans various locations across mainland UK, targeting the health and support services industry, and has stringent cyber security requirements defined by the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership. The procurement commenced in the planning stage and has now moved through the tender and award stages, concluding on 31st March 2026.

This contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services and medical equipment sectors. Companies providing innovative solutions in wheelchair manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, as well as those offering expert patient assessment services, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract's open procurement nature allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as evidenced by Blatchford Limited’s involvement as an SME supplier. Providers with capabilities in remote services, efficient logistics, and compliance with high-level cyber security protocols will find potential to expand their market presence through this engagement.

## Notice

The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall (SH) manages a cohort of patients with complex musculoskeletal, neurological and chronic conditions. A key enabler for DMRC is a wheelchair service which includes the provision of wheelchairs, wheelchair assessment, pressure cushions, technical support, accessories, maintenance, and subject matter expert advice. Wheelchairs and accessories may be for the long term (over 12 months) or for the short term (less than 12 months) to support the patient as they recover. The Authority has a nationwide requirement for the provision of wheelchair and seating services to include: a. Provide assessments - Carry out patient assessments as required for wheelchairs and pressure cushions/accessories offering a remote service via the telephone or a video teleconferencing (VTC) system and also visiting inpatients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust Foundation) or other locations. b. Technical support - Provide urgent technical support when the wheelchair is unsafe or unusable. c. Ordering - Long-term use wheelchairs, cushions and associated parts. d. Annual Servicing - Annual Servicing of wheelchair for the duration of time the patient is within the military. e. Urgent Repairs - Urgent Repairs within 3 working days of being reported. f. Review - Provide a rolling review programme the needs of the patient. g. Access - Provide access to the model of wheelchairs seating, accessories and parts required by the Authority on a case by case basis h. Deliver and Fit the Wheelchair - To include the delivery and set up of the wheelchair (including pressure cushion/accessories) at the patient's to include user guides. i. Short term Loan Stock - Maintain, clinically clean and repair approximately 40 chairs and pressure cushions, these already exist and is based at DMRC SH. j. Transfer of Wheelchair Users to NHS - Transfer of care which will include, but not be limited to, referral to and liaison with the Wheelchair Services at their local NHS Centre to provide the specific information and advice required for each patient to ensure a smooth transition of care. k. To cover mainland UK locations. Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at HIGH (Reference: RAR- 41224A01) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority retains the right to order Wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories that are not within scope of the pricing schedule, with any order being based on clinical need of patients.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract for 2 periods of up to 24 months each. The extension periods are: Extension Period 1: 01/04/2029 to 31/03/2031 - Estimated value including VAT: PS665K Extension Period 2: 01/04/2031 to 31/03/2033- Estimated value including VAT: PS700K To note, these extension periods are included as part of the Total Value (estimated) of PS2.15m (inc VAT) above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032389-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,720,000 |
| Lots value | £1,720,000 |
| Awards value | £1,720,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,720,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLATCHFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33193000 - Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices
- 33193120 - Wheelchairs
- 33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs
- 50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032389-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003718-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061675-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:18 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050213-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032389-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003718-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061675-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050213-2025
  20th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60342
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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