New tender opportunity for specialist chair suppliers

Cumberland Council has published an invitation to tender for the supply of specialist seating equipment for use within its Community Equipment Service. The council is seeking suppliers able to provide two categories of specialist chairs that support adults with assessed eligible needs in the community.

About the procurement

The opportunity concerns the spot-purchase supply of the following chair types:

• Specialist riser recliner chairs
• Specialist tilt-in-space chairs

According to the tender documents, the chairs are required to support individuals who need clinically appropriate seating solutions that promote independence, safety, and comfort. The procurement aims to establish a single-supplier arrangement, ensuring consistency of provision and simplified contract management for the authority.

Contract term and value

The contract has an estimated maximum value of £350,000. The initial term will run from 1 February 2026 to 31 July 2027, with an option to extend for a further 12 months to 31 July 2028. This structure allows the council flexibility to maintain continuity of supply based on service requirements.

Procurement details

The tender is being carried out through an open procedure. The main procurement category is goods, and the CPV code listed is 33192000 (medical furniture). Full tender documentation, specification, and submission instructions are available through the authority’s procurement portal, The Chest.

Here are the key deadlines that suppliers should be aware of:

• Enquiry deadline: 12pm, 3 December 2025
• Submission deadline: 10am, 15 December 2025

All tender responses must be submitted electronically.

How to apply

Suppliers wishing to review the specification or submit a response can access the tender through The Chest. All accompanying documents are available via The Chest.

This tender can also be viewed on the UK Government’s Find a Tender service here.