---
title: "Reclining wheelchair dental chair"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604f4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Reclining wheelchair dental chair

Buyer: EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604f4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by East Cheshire NHS Trust for a "Reclining wheelchair dental chair" has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on the 12th of January, 2026. The procurement falls under the direct procurement method, specifically characterised as "Below threshold - without competition," and involves the supply of goods. This procurement is targeted at the healthcare equipment industry, specifically wheelchairs, and requires delivery to the UKD6 region of the United Kingdom. The award is noted as complete, with the contract period spanning from the 13th of January, 2026, to the 31st of March, 2027.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised healthcare equipment, particularly in the niche area of wheelchair and recliner production for bariatric patients. The buyer, East Cheshire NHS Trust, offers a strategic connection to the healthcare sector, where suppliers can expand their market presence. Companies like Design Specific Ltd., the supplier in this instance, demonstrate the successful alignment with the buyer’s needs through specialised manufacturing capabilities. Businesses in similar sectors should consider engaging in such non-competitive, below threshold opportunities to establish themselves as key suppliers in the public healthcare procurement ecosystem.

## Notice

D1046 compact wheelchair recliner drive for use with bariatric patients

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002790-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,495 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 3BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Broken Cross and Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Macclesfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN SPECIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33193120 - Wheelchairs

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002790-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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