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title: "Bariatric Equipment Rental - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065653"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Bariatric Equipment Rental - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Buyer: LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065653

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## Summary

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a public procurement process to secure a provider for the rental of bariatric equipment. This tender, under the title "Bariatric Equipment Rental - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals," falls within the industry category of healthcare and medical equipment, specifically targeting medical furniture, hospital beds, seats, chairs, and lifting and handling equipment. The contracting authority is a public authority within central government, located in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open competitive flexible procedure, currently at the 'Tender' stage with an updated status as of March 20, 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by April 17, 2026, with queries being entertained until April 2, 2026. Contract commencement is slated for July 13, 2026, and will run until July 12, 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations specialising in medical equipment supply and rental. With a contract value of £768,000, it encompasses a dual-phase assessment focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and social value, followed by presentation demonstrations. Businesses exhibiting strengths in delivering high-quality medical equipment, managing inventory and logistics, and providing reliable customer service could significantly benefit. Participation necessitates registration through the Atamis e-sourcing portal, presenting a lucrative prospect for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare equipment rental market.

## Notice

Via the use of a competitive flexible procedure, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wish to enter contract with a suitably qualified provider(s) for the provision and rental of Bariatric Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025886-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | £640,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 9HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33192120 - Hospital beds
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 15:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025886-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022726-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:20 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014426-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025886-2026
  20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022726-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014426-2026
  17th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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