Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c87-80df-7194-b862-ed2d80859227/hcc-july-2022-the-provision-of-a-framework-agreement-for-independent-living-pr closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HCC July 2022 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Independent Living Products [Hertfordshire County Council - Resources](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hertfordshire-county-council-resources) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Jul 2022 Deadline Closed 23 Aug 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Contracting Authority (Hertfordshire County Council or HCC), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required for each Lot is given within the Specification (Schedule 1 or the Framework Agreement Document). The requirement is divided into 10 Lots, as listed below. Please note - there is no requirement to bid for every line or all the Lots. - Lot 1 Bathing Showering - Lot 2 Toileting - Lot 3 Beds & Accessories - Lot 4 Pressure Care - Lot 5 Chairs & Accessories - Lot 6 Grab Rails - Lot 7 Kitchen Household - Lot 8 Mobility & Walking Aids - Lot 9 Moving, Handling, Slings - Lot 10 Specialist Equipment The requirement is for the direct delivery of Goods to various locations throughout each customer. This will include bulk delivery into central stores and direct to recipient delivery. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services and Goods provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Read full description ## CPV classification Medical equipments Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0b40e680-718a-46df-b037-3d774861b706) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Hertfordshire County Council - Resources: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hertfordshire-county-council-resources) [Sector More Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/medical-equipment-pharmaceuticals) ## More tenders like this [Autoclaves – Autoklaver till Tandvårdshögskolan i Malmö · Malmö universitet · 9 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9dd7-7329-993d-a6e0f71667e9/sweden-autoclaves-autoklaver-till-tandvardshogskolan-i-malmo) [Pharmaceutical products – Open-House-Rabattverträge 2026-17 Tafamidis · Techniker Krankenkasse · 773 days left · 30 Nov 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-aa23-7217-b0b6-daa9dc9fe3b2/germany-pharmaceutical-products-open-house-rabattvertrage-2026-17-tafamidis) [Enteral feeds – Enteralna prehrana · Klinički Bolnički Centar Split · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61f0-727d-a7e5-8af11fde40a5/croatia-enteral-feeds-enteralna-prehrana) [Operating-theatre devices – Operační stoly · Fakultní nemocnice Brno · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6f95-7385-a1b5-a45251fdf818/czechia-operating-theatre-devices-operacni-stoly) [Orthopaedic implants – Dostawa implantów ortopedycznych · Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Białymstoku · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-a014-7092-93fd-a23b17232c85/poland-orthopaedic-implants-dostawa-implantow-ortopedycznych) [Laboratory reagents – Dostawa odczynników oraz dzierżawa analizatorów. · Szpital Specjalistyczny w Chorzowie · 7 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca42-73b8-a366-fed6ba8a391f/poland-laboratory-reagents-dostawa-odczynnikow-oraz-dzierzawa-analizatorow)