---
title: "SMRC Wheelchair Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f580"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# SMRC Wheelchair Maintenance

Buyer: LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f580

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## Summary

The procurement process for "SMRC Wheelchair Maintenance" is being managed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Preston, United Kingdom. This contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone scheduled by 29th December 2025, indicating that suppliers must be prepared to commence services by 1st December 2026. The industry category pertains to repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment, and the total contract value is estimated at £7,806,741.01. This procurement aims to secure services for wheelchair maintenance, refurbishment, and repairs across the region of UKD4, with the contract period extending from 1st December 2026 to 31st December 2029, potentially renewable until 31st December 2031.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, specifically for SMEs specialising in medical and surgical equipment maintenance services. Businesses equipped to offer comprehensive maintenance solutions and meet the stringent service readiness timeline will find this tender particularly attractive. Participating companies can expect to secure a long-term engagement with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust, offering stability and the prospect of future renewals. Furthermore, this procurement highlights the need for experienced suppliers ready to deliver high-quality services essential for supporting the healthcare sector's infrastructure.

## Notice

Wheelchair Maintenance/ refurbishment and repair.

### Planning Information

Wheelchair refurbishment and Repair/ Maintenance. Supplier but be ready to go live by 01/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082812-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,505,617 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 11:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082812-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082812-2025
  15th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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