Tender opportunity: SCCL seeks suppliers for daily living aids framework

BHTA members involved in daily living aids, mobility equipment, specialist seating, paediatric equipment, and community equipment services are encouraged to review a new framework opportunity from Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL).

The framework is designed to support independence in the home, facilitate timely discharge from hospital, and promote circular economy principles through the refurbishment, repair, and reuse of equipment.

Tender overview

SCCL is seeking suppliers for a new Aids for Daily Living framework agreement covering products and managed services for community equipment provision.

The framework will be available across the UK and is being procured through an open procedure. The framework has no maximum supplier limit.

Key details

• Reference: Project_1680
• Value: £36,000,000 excluding VAT
• Duration: 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2029, with a possible extension to 31 October 2031

Scope

The framework covers aids for daily living, mobility products, specialist seating, paediatric equipment, walking aid spare parts, and a managed service element to support the commissioning of Community Equipment Loan Services.

This is intended to help participating authorities support hospital discharge, prevent hospital admission, and help people remain independent in their own homes.

Lots

The framework is divided into two lots.

• Lot 1: Aids for Daily Living Products including Specialist Seating and Paediatric equipment: This lot covers products such as bath boards, shower chairs, grab rails, raised toilet seats, commode chairs, bed rails, transfer aids, perching stools, kitchen aids, crutches, walking sticks, walking frames, rollators, walking aid spare parts, standing aids, and mobility supports.
• Lot 2: Community Equipment Managed Service: This lot covers the commissioning and provision of community equipment services for participating authorities, including services that support timely hospital discharge, prevent admission, and enable equipment reuse, refurbishment, and recycling where appropriate.

Eligibility

This tender is suitable for suppliers able to provide aids for daily living, mobility equipment, specialist seating, paediatric equipment, walking aid components, or managed community equipment services.

Tenderers must meet relevant NHS Supply Chain requirements, including ISO certification, applicable CE certification and declarations of conformity, modern slavery requirements, MSAT requirements, Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment requirements, carbon reduction plan requirements, and Cyber Security Essentials Plus certification where relevant.

Evaluation

For Lot 1, the evaluation weighting is price 40 percent, operational and supply chain arrangements 35 percent, customer service, support, and relationship management 15 percent, and social value 10 percent.

For Lot 2, the evaluation weighting is price 30 percent, customer service, support, and relationship management 30 percent, social value 10 percent, performance/service delivery 10 percent, operational and supply chain arrangements 10 percent, and resources and contract management 10 percent.

How to apply

Submit tenders electronically through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal. Candidates should respond to ITT_2217 – Aids for Daily Living and may tender for Lot 1, Lot 2, or both.

Tenders must be submitted by 3pm on 17 August 2026. Questions should be submitted by 3pm on 10 August 2026.

Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, through the portal link above.

Enquiries should be directed to Steven Barker at steven.barker2@Supplychain.nhs.uk.