--- title: "Community Equipment - Pressure Care & Beds" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-21" --- # Community Equipment - Pressure Care & Beds Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ff.json) ## Summary The public procurement process managed by Wigan Council for the "Community Equipment - Pressure Care & Beds" contract has attained the contract award stage as of 21st May 2026. This contract falls under the healthcare sector, specifically targeting medical equipment and social services, and the procurement was completed using an open procedure. Initially initiated to streamline equipment provision to support hospital discharge and prevent admissions, the contract aims to appoint a sole provider for cost efficiency. The contract, valued at £800,000, commences on 12th May 2026 and continues until 19th April 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The contract will be implemented primarily in the UKD3 region, with Wigan Council, a sub-central government authority, serving as the contracting authority. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and social care solutions. It demonstrates significant growth potential by allowing businesses focused on durable medical goods production or supply to establish or expand their market presence in the public sector. SMEs, such as Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Ltd — the selected supplier for this contract, are particularly well-suited to compete given the contract's emphasis on providing specialised equipment efficiently and cost-effectively. Businesses that can meet the specified quality and delivery standards, including prompt response to urgent orders and excellent customer service, will find this contract especially beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities on an essential public service platform. ## Notice A standalone contract providing Beds and Pressure care that provides a wide range of equipment relating to specific areas of Healthcare provision to support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the equipment detailed within the contract. ### Planning Information Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire sent out via The Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) The deadline for Questionnaire submissions is Monday 10th November 2025 at 12 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047422-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | £800,000 | | Awards value | £640,000 | | Contracts value | £640,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33700000 - Personal care products - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 16:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047422-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025897-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084921-2025 - 27 Oct 2025 at 11:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068475-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047422-2026 21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025897-2026 20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084921-2025 19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068475-2025 27th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ - https://drivedevilbiss.co.uk/ - 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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