Tender opportunity: Royal Papworth Hospital seeks testing providers for patient hoists and lifting equipment

BHTA members involved in patient handling, lifting equipment, hoist servicing, and technical inspection services are encouraged to review a new tender opportunity from Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The trust is seeking a supplier to provide LOLER testing and certification for patient hoists and lifting equipment within an acute hospital environment.

Tender overview

This tender is suitable for suppliers able to deliver technical inspection, testing, certification, and related lifting equipment compliance services in healthcare settings.

This is an open procedure tender for services.

Key details

• Reference: C442324
• Value: £45,000, excluding VAT
• Duration: 12 months

How to apply

Tender documents are available through Atamis, where tenders must also be submitted electronically. Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, through the portal link above.

Tenders must be submitted by 25 May 2026.

Enquiries: Andrew Moore, andrew.moore21@nhs.net