---
title: "Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696df

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating the procurement process for a new framework aimed at acquiring Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems, and Support Services. This procurement, planned for goods and with an industry category related to medical consumables and devices, is currently in the planning stage. It is set to take place in the United Kingdom, with the key milestone being a scheduled preliminary market engagement ending on 2nd June 2026. The framework, compliant with central government public procurement standards, will be structured under a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2026 and concluding on 1st October 2034.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of medical consumables and devices, particularly those specialising in falls prevention and detection technologies. Suppliers with robust systems and support services suitable for integration into healthcare settings are encouraged to participate. This engagement could open avenues for long-term partnerships with a leading NHS Foundation Trust and position businesses within the central government supply chain, enhancing visibility and growth potential in the healthcare sector. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in the upcoming market engagement activities by contacting the Trust via the provided email address.

## Notice

The overall aim of the Framework is to provide a compliant route to market facilitating the procurement of Falls prevention and detection products along with Integrated Systems and Related Support Services.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. 
Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.
Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043555-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 14:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043555-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043555-2026
  12th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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