Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbb-a45d-7000-91a5-de2a6df433ca/community-equipment pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Community Equipment [NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership-procurement-services-hosted-by-velindre-university-nhs-trust) Estimated value £10,843,929 Published 23 May 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement of Community Equipment. Community equipment encompasses a broad range of items designed to support individuals living at home. This includes equipment for nursing care, such as commodes, as well as aids for daily living, including shower chairs, raised toilet seats, hoists, and community profile beds. It also covers minor adaptions, such as grab rails and ramps. Community equipment services are currently delivered through partnerships between local health boards and local authorities. Most equipment is managed via community equipment stores, which are responsible for the delivery, collection, refurbishment and maintenance of items. The purpose of this engagement is to obtain market intelligence, understand supplier capabilities, explore potential solutions, identify innovative approaches, and assess market capacity prior to commencing a formal procurement process. NWSSP is seeking feedback from suppliers with experience in delivering \[brief description of goods/services\]. Engagement activities may include supplier questionnaires, one-to-one discussions, demonstrations, workshops, or market engagement events. This notice is issued solely for the purpose of market consultation and information gathering. It does not constitute a call for competition, and participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Read full description ## CPV classification Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-052388-2025-05-23T15:06:47+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-052388-2025-05-23T15:06:47+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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