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title: "Contract for the Provision of Hounslow Community Equipment Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066683"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW"
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# Contract for the Provision of Hounslow Community Equipment Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066683

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow has completed the procurement for the "Contract for the Provision of Hounslow Community Equipment Service." This initiative aims to provide disability aids and community equipment, fulfilling statutory duties under various legal frameworks, including the Care Act 2014. The contract was directly awarded to MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, following the London Operations' withdrawal from the North London Community Equipment Consortium. The procurement process was a direct award, reflecting Medequip's active role in the region. The contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, covering services across the London area and focusing on health and social work services as well as medical equipment. The award is substantial, valued at £9.9 million, with an overall gross amount of £11.88 million, and includes a milestone date on 27 March 2026 for the contract's future signature.

This tender provides extensive business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in health and social care services, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Medequip, a large-scale organisation poised for significant business development, is set to expand its footprint within the London region. This contract can stimulate growth for businesses capable of delivering specialised hospital beds, air mattresses, and a variety of support for community equipment, including installation, maintenance, and refurbishment. Companies with experience in equipment recycling and decontamination processes are particularly well-suited to benefit from such services, leveraging statutory requirements and robust financial backing to enhance their service offerings. This initiative promises to forge lasting partnerships with local authorities and align with government mandates, bolstering their presence in the health care sector.

## Notice

Local authorities and NHS have a statutory duty (under the Care Act 2014 and Children & Families Act 2014 and NHS Act 2006) to make arrangements for the provision of disability aids and "community equipment", to meet the assessed eligible needs of individuals who are resident in their area. The provision covers various daily living aids and equipment, from bath boards and raised toilet seats to more complex equipment such as hoists, specialised hospital beds and air mattresses which prevent pressure ulcers. The provider is required to supply prescribed equipment as well as installation, maintenance (annual testing and ensuring safety standards), collection, repair, cleaning, refurbishment, recycling and storage of bespoke items ordered over and above standard catalogue The aim of the service is to supply, deliver, fit, install, adjust, repair, refurbish, collect, decontaminate, recycle and dispose of items requisitioned by authorised prescribers

### Procurement Information

Following London Operations withdrawal from the North London Community Equipment Consortium on 31st July 2023. Medequip is now the sole provider for Community Equipment with an active footprint in the London region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021414-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | HOUNSLOW, LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 3EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Hounslow West |
| Westminster constituency | Feltham and Heston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021414-2026
  10th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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