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title: "Community Equipment - Slings Pre-Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068185"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Community Equipment - Slings Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068185

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## Summary

Wigan Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Community Equipment - Slings Pre-Market Engagement". As a sub-central government public authority, Wigan Council aims to facilitate hospital discharge and support independent living for residents through the provision of medical equipment, specifically focusing on slings within the healthcare sector. The project, located in the UKD36 region, highlights key milestones including a market engagement questionnaire due by 27 April 2026, enabling potential suppliers to contribute feedback. This tender is anticipated to proceed as an open competitive procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with a formal notice expected around 29 May 2026. The contract value is projected around £250,000 to £300,000, with the procurement period extending from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, and potential renewal until November 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly appealing to SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical equipment and support services. By establishing a standalone contract to appoint a sole provider for these critical resources, businesses with expertise in medical equipment or community and personal services can greatly benefit both financially and reputationally. The focus is on creating cost efficiencies and improving service delivery, which makes it an attractive venture for enterprises willing to innovate and integrate into the local healthcare supply chain. Positioned in the goods procurement category, it welcomes qualified participants that can offer competitive solutions while contributing positively to community health outcomes.

## Notice

Our vision Is to create standalone contract providing a wide range of slings to support prescribers issuing equipment facilitating Hospital Discharge, avoid Hospital admittance and allow Residents to live independently within their own homes. The Contract is aimed to reduce cost by appointing one sole provider for the equipment detailed within the contract and it is envisaged that an open competitive flexible tender under the Procurement Act 23 will be utilised. This contract will sit alongside other contracts for individual types of equipment

### Planning Information

A questionnaire has been published on the Chest Procurement Portal for completion by potential suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033534-2026
  14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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