Tender opportunity: NHS Wales seeks suppliers of advanced paediatric wheelchairs

BHTA members supplying specialist wheelchairs and postural support solutions are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity from NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

The procurement is a re-tender of Lot 15 of the wider ‘Supply of Wheelchairs, Associated Parts and Accessories’ agreement. The lot was not awarded during the previous procurement exercise.

Scope

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking suppliers of advanced manual paediatric wheelchairs designed for people with complex postural and clinical needs.

Products must offer highly configurable modular and dynamic seating, including tilt-in-space functionality.

The opportunity is open to suitably qualified suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

Key details

• Reference: MED-FTS-59323
• Estimated value: £358,744 excluding VAT
• Contract period: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030
• Extension: Up to two years, to 31 March 2032
• Estimated award date: 17 September 2026

Evaluation

Tenders will be assessed through several stages, including compliance checks, conditions of participation, technical evaluation, product evaluation where required, and commercial assessment.

Full requirements and evaluation criteria are available in the tender documents.

How to apply

Tender documents are available through the eTenderWales portal.

The deadline for enquiries is 12pm on 14 August 2026. Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12pm on 21 August 2026.

For procurement enquiries, contact Cathryn Jones at CathrynRebecca.jones@wales.nhs.uk.