Tender opportunity: University Hospitals Birmingham seeks suppliers of patient lifting kits and air mattresses

BHTA members involved in patient handling, pressure care, and moving and handling solutions may wish to review a tender opportunity from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for the supply of patient flat lifting kits and air mattresses, including parts, servicing, and repair.

Tender overview

This tender covers the supply of patient flat lifting kits, air mattresses, and spare parts, alongside servicing and repair over the contract term. The trust is seeking a provider able to maintain product availability and deliver responsive maintenance support.

Key details

• Reference: C427092
• Value: £190,000 (excluding VAT)
• Duration: 4 May 2026 to 31 May 2029, with the option to extend to 31 May 2031 (up to two further 12-month extensions)

Contract details

The procurement is being run as an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.

Payment terms are 30 days after full delivery of goods or services.

Scope

The requirement includes product supply and ongoing maintenance support, including access to compatible parts and repair services aligned with NHS operational needs.

Eligibility

This tender is suitable for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers specialising in patient lifting and handling equipment, pressure care air mattress systems, and associated servicing and repair, including SMEs able to meet NHS delivery, maintenance, and compliance requirements.

Evaluation

• Quality: 70 percent (Technical, Social Value, and Roadshow)
• Price: 30 percent

How to apply

Suppliers can apply for this tender electronically via the Health Family Force portal.

Suppliers must submit bids by 12pm on 24 March 2026. Questions should be submitted by 12pm on 13 March 2026.

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

Enquiries: adnane.maarous2@uhb.nhs.uk