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Tender opportunity: Coventry City Council seeks suppliers for lifts and ceiling track hoists

Tender opportunity: Coventry City Council seeks suppliers for lifts and ceiling track hoists

BHTA members supplying and servicing home accessibility equipment are encouraged to review a new Coventry City Council tender for domestic lifts and ceiling track hoists.

Key details

  • Notice reference: 2026/S 000-073677
  • Value: £4,260,000 excluding VAT
  • Duration: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with the option to extend for a further 24 months to 30 September 2030
  • Estimated award date: 14 September 2026

Scope and suitability

The contract covers the supply, installation, maintenance, repair, removal, refurbishment, and storage of domestic lifts and ceiling track hoists across Coventry.

This tender is suitable for suppliers able to provide and support domestic lifts and ceiling track hoists throughout their lifecycle.

Evaluation

Tenders will be evaluated on price and quality, with price weighted at 80 percent and quality at 20 percent.

How to apply

Suppliers can register free of charge through Coventry City Council’s CSW-JETS e-procurement system to express interest, access the tender documents, and submit electronically.

The deadline for both enquiries and tender submissions is 5pm on 1 September 2026.

For enquiries, contact ProcurementContracts@coventry.gov.uk.

New tender opportunity: NHS Sussex ICB seeks provider for wheelchair and specialist seating services

New tender opportunity: NHS Sussex ICB seeks provider for wheelchair and specialist seating services

BHTA members specialising in wheelchair provision, specialist seating, and mobility support services are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity issued by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The ICB is seeking a provider to deliver comprehensive wheelchair and specialist seating services for residents across Sussex. The contract will deliver an integrated service for adults, children, and young people with long-term mobility needs.

The new contract will run for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for a further two years, beginning on 1 April 2027. The total estimated value of the contract, including the optional extension, is £59,053,806 excluding VAT, with an annual value of approximately £8.4 million.

Tender overview

The Sussex Wheelchair Service provides assessment, provision, maintenance, and review of appropriate wheeled mobility equipment to help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life. The new contract covers both manual and powered wheelchairs, as well as pressure-relieving cushions and postural management equipment.

In addition, the Specialist Postural Static Seating Service, included within this procurement, will serve adults in East Sussex. The service is designed to be equitable, needs-led, and responsive, ensuring consistent and high-quality provision across the region.

Service objectives

The contract aims to ensure that people who use the service, and their carers, have access to high-quality, evidence-based assessment and provision. The service must be:

  • Timely, flexible, and responsive to user needs
  • Delivered equitably across all eligible groups
  • Focused on promoting independence, safety, and wellbeing
  • Efficient, demonstrating value for money

Providers will also be expected to uphold safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people, and adults at all levels of service delivery.

Submission details

Interested organisations can view the full documentation and register their interest via the Health Family e-procurement portal.

Once registered, providers can search for the opportunity using the title “Wheelchair and Specialist Seating Service – C401025” or the notice identifier 2026/S 000-008282.

The closing date for submissions is 12pm on 12 March 2026.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract notice governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

For further information, contact:
Stuart Meredith
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Email: stuart.meredith1@nhs.net
Main address: https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk

New tender opportunity for wheelchair suppliers to NHS Wales

New tender opportunity for wheelchair suppliers to NHS Wales

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has announced a new opportunity for the supply of wheelchairs, associated parts, and accessories to support the All-Wales Posture and Mobility Services across Cardiff and Wrexham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for BHTA member companies operating in the mobility and wheelchair sectors to provide high-quality products and support to NHS Wales. Members with experience in manufacturing, distributing, or servicing wheelchairs are encouraged to review the full details and consider submitting a bid.

About the tender

The framework covers the supply of manual and powered wheelchairs, including adult and paediatric models, as well as related parts, accessories, and mobility bases. Products supplied under this agreement will support patients through the All-Wales Posture and Mobility Centres in Cardiff and Wrexham.

The tender is divided into 25 lots, covering a full range of wheelchairs and associated equipment. The estimated total value of the framework is £18,609,543 (excluding VAT), with individual lot values ranging from approximately £25,000 to £50,000.

The framework agreement will begin on 1 January 2027 and run until 31 December 2030, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

Key information

  • Contracting authority: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership – Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
  • Contract type: Supplies (Framework Agreement with multiple operators)
  • Award criteria: Price is not the only criterion; full details in procurement documents
  • Procedure: Open
  • Closing date: 12pm, 23 December 2025

How to apply

Procurement documents, including full specifications and submission details, are available via the following platforms:

Suppliers must be registered on eTenderWales to access documents and submit bids. Electronic submission is required for this tender.

To apply to the tender, wheelchair supplies should use this link: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

Suppliers can also read about the tender on the UK Government’s Find a Tender service here.