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.

British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) members working in the community beds and pressure care sectors may be interested in a new procurement opportunity.

Wigan Council’s Community Beds and Pressure Care Contract (PA059) contract seeks to establish a standalone agreement to supply a range of beds and pressure care equipment to support healthcare provision across the borough of Wigan. The contract is designed to help prescribers facilitate hospital discharges, prevent hospital admissions, and enable residents to live independently at home.

Tender overview

• Procurement type: Open procedure
• Contract value: £800,000 (excluding VAT) / £960,000 (including VAT)
• Contract duration: 20 April 2026 – 19 April 2028
• Possible extension: One 12-month option to 19 April 2029

The contract aims to appoint a single supplier to deliver the full range of products specified in the tender documentation, supporting efficiency and cost reduction.

Award criteria

• Quality (including social value): 50 percent
• Price: 50 percent

Full evaluation and submission requirements are outlined in the tender documents available via The Chest Procurement Portal.

Participation and submission

Interested suppliers can access the tender documentation and submit their applications electronically via The Chest.

• Enquiry deadline: 23 January 2026
• Tender submission deadline: 30 January 2026
• Estimated award decision date: 19 March 2026

Contact: Amanda Taylor
Email: a.taylor3@wigan.gov.uk
Website: www.wigan.gov.uk