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title: "Provision of Specialised Chairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dac4"
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# Provision of Specialised Chairs

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dac4

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of specialised chairs to enhance the Community Equipment Service. The procurement process, now in the award stage, involves spot-purchasing specialist seating equipment, including Specialist Riser Recliner Chairs and Specialist Tilt-in-Space Chairs. The contract, valued at up to £350,000, spans from 16th March 2026 to 15th September 2027, with a potential extension to 15th September 2028, contingent on budget usage. Located in Carlisle, this opportunity falls under the "Medical furniture" category and adheres to the open procedure method, indicating a transparent and competitive approach to procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in health-related furniture solutions, particularly SMEs with expertise in high-quality clinical seating. There may be a strategic advantage for businesses able to provide timely and cost-effective seating solutions that meet the council's criteria for independence, safety, and wellbeing. Companies looking to expand their market presence within sub-central government procurements may find this tender particularly advantageous, given its potential for an extended contract period and reasonable monetary value. Additionally, with Cumberland Council's commitment to a single supplier model, businesses offering consistency and reliability in product quality and delivery may find themselves well-positioned to secure this contract.

## Notice

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract to spot-purchase specialist seating equipment to support individuals with assessed eligible needs through the Community Equipment Service (CES). The aim is to enhance independence, safety, and wellbeing by providing timely access to high-quality, clinically appropriate seating solutions. The requirement includes two primary chair types: * Specialist Riser Recliner Chairs * Specialist Tilt-in-Space Chairs The Council awarded a contract to a single supplier to enable spot-purchasing of Specialised Chairs as and when required throughout the contract term. The contract will have a maximum value of PS350,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, provided the full contract value has not been reached during the initial term. The Initial Term is 16th March 2026 to 15th September 2027 with the option to extend up to 12 months, with the possible extension, if used, the contract would end 15th September 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 12 Months, if the maximum budget has not been spent within the initial 18-month term, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of PS350,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

### Planning Information

Cumberland Council - Market Engagement Invitation: Specialised Chairs Contract
Cumberland Council is commissioning a new contract for the purchase of Specialised Chairs to support the Community Equipment Service. We would like to invite interested suppliers to attend an online market engagement session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 11:30am.
The Council intends to award a contract to a single supplier to enable spot-purchasing of Specialised Chairs as and when required throughout the contract term. The contract will have a maximum value of £350,000 and will be in place for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, provided the full contract value has not been reached during the initial term.
Suppliers wishing to tender will be required to:
• Register on The Chest (the North West e-tendering portal),
• Submit a tender detailing the types of Specialised Chairs offered,
• Respond to quality-based questions regarding the service provision,
• Provide detailed costings, including replacement parts.
Tenders will be evaluated by a panel, with a recommendation made to the Adult Social Care & Housing Leadership Team, followed by a decision to award the contract to the successful provider.
For further details and to access the pre-market engagement documents, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is free. A Teams invitation will then be sent to you.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d8c16769-37ba-f011-813a-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034482-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192000 - Medical furniture

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034482-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016057-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 14:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074825-2025
- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071192-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034482-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016057-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074825-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071192-2025
  5th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://accora.care/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d8c16769-37ba-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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