NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has published a new tender opportunity inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the North Nottinghamshire specialist wheelchair service for children, young people and adults.
This tender opportunity may be of particular interest to BHTA members working in the mobility, wheelchair, and seating equipment sectors, including those providing specialist clinical assessment, product supply, and aftercare services.
The contract, identified under Notice ID 2025/S 000-075332 and Procurement reference C402212, will be awarded through a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, which govern the commissioning of healthcare services in England. The opportunity is open to providers with proven capability in delivering specialist wheelchair assessment, provision, and maintenance services for children and adults with complex mobility needs.
The contract covers delivery across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
The service aims to ensure access to high-quality, clinically appropriate wheelchair provision that supports independence and wellbeing for children, young people, and adults.
The procurement is being managed by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, with a total estimated contract value of £6,199,360 (excluding VAT) over the full potential term.
Key contract details include:
It is important to note that this procurement includes an affordability threshold. The maximum contract value available is £1,549,840 per annum (excluding VAT). The total value available, including both the two-year initial period and the optional two-year extension period, is £6,199,360 (excluding VAT). No bids over £1,549,840 per annum (excluding VAT) will be accepted. Any bids that exceed these values will be disqualified.
The full service specification, contract details, and evaluation criteria are provided in the procurement documentation.
The closing date for submissions is 4pm on 21 January 2026.
All procurement documentation and submission details are available through the Atamis Health Family eProcurement Portal. Interested providers must submit bids electronically via: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Procurement documents can be accessed by searching for project reference C402212 – North Nottinghamshire specialist wheelchair service.
For further clarification or enquiries, the named contact for this opportunity is Tom Greenwood at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB. Email: thomas.greenwood2@nhs.net
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.
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.
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.