---
title: "UHB - The purchase of Patients Flat Lifting Kits, Air Mattresses and Parts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065db0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# UHB - The purchase of Patients Flat Lifting Kits, Air Mattresses and Parts

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065db0

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of procuring Patients Flat Lifting Kits, Air Mattresses, and associated parts, along with their service maintenance and repair. This procurement process falls under the 'goods' category within the healthcare industry, aimed at enhancing equipment and patient care facilities. The tender follows an open procedure, with submissions open until 24th March 2026, and inquiries closing on 13th March 2026. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the contract is set to commence on 4th May 2026 and will potentially extend to May 2031, depending on renewal conditions. The total contract value is estimated at £190,000 GBP, and the procurement is above the established threshold for goods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those that produce or service lifting and handling equipment parts. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations led by Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate and leverage their abilities to meet technical, social value, and commercial criteria, which account for 70% and 30% of the evaluation respectively. With the possibility of renewal extending up to five years post the initial contract term, participating businesses can sustain long-term relationships and revenue streams, thereby fostering growth in their operational capacities and market presence within the central government procurement framework.

## Notice

The purchase of Patients Flat Lifting Kits, Air Mattresses, Parts, and The service Maintenance and Rpair thereof; for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three years plus one year, plus one year.

### Planning Information

Engagement with Incumbent Supplier, and nown suppliers on Frameworks and otherwise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017633-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 23:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017633-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 22:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017632-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017633-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017632-2026
  26th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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