Functional Electrical Stimulation Supplies and Maintenance
Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)Estimated Value
£50,000,000 – £0
Deadline
31 May 2029
1008 days remaining
Published
14 January 2025
Type
goods
Overview
PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the supply of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) supplies and maintenance to public healthcare providers. FES is widely used in general rehabilitation to complement therapy interventions.
The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2021/S 000-027274 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.
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The NHS and other public sector organisations across the UK need a reliable supplier for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) equipment and ongoing maintenance services. This is a 60-month contract (5 years, extended to May 2029) where you'd supply FES devices and keep them working for hospitals, councils, social housing providers, emergency services, schools, and charities.
Requirements
- Ability to supply Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) equipment that meets healthcare standards
- Maintenance and repair capabilities for FES devices throughout the 60-month contract period
- Ability to serve multiple customer types across the UK (NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, Social Housing Providers, Blue Light Services, Education providers, Charities)
- Compliance with UK public sector procurement regulations
- No specific certifications mentioned in this notice — check full tender documents for ISO standards, medical device regulations (MHRA), or quality management requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply Functional Electrical Stimulation devices to NHS Trusts and other public sector organisations on demand
- Provide ongoing maintenance and repair services for FES equipment throughout the 5-year contract
- Respond to maintenance requests from multiple healthcare and public sector providers across the UK
- Ensure equipment remains functional and compliant with healthcare standards during the contract period
- Support therapy interventions in general rehabilitation settings
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'Dynamic Purchasing System' (DPS) — not a one-off purchase. It means multiple buyers (NHS Trusts, councils, etc.) can call on you throughout the 5 years when they need FES equipment or maintenance. You're not committing to supply a fixed amount; instead, you're pre-approved and buyers order as needed.
- 2The notice mentions an 'Amendment' extending the original 2021 contract to May 2029 — this means the framework is being extended, but read the original tender documents carefully to understand pricing, terms, and exact scope that still apply.
- 3This contract serves 'all contracting authorities' in the UK — understand your supply chain can span NHS hospitals, local government, charities, and emergency services. You need logistics and customer service capability across the country.
- 4FES is a specific medical technology used in rehabilitation — make sure you understand what it is, who uses it, and whether you have (or can source) genuine, compliant devices. Check MHRA regulations for medical devices.
- 5Look for the 'call-off' mechanism in the full documents — this explains how individual buyers will place orders and what your response times and service levels must be.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a larger medical device supplier or distributor as a subcontractor if you specialise in maintenance or logistics but don't manufacture FES equipment. DPS frameworks often work well for businesses offering specialist services (repair, servicing, spare parts) alongside or instead of supply.
- Check social value scoring in the tender — public sector buyers often award points for employing local staff, supporting apprenticeships, or providing training. A small business offering maintenance jobs in specific regions could score well here.
- This is a 5-year framework, which is a long commitment — ensure your pricing model covers cost inflation and that you have reliable suppliers for FES devices and components. Build in realistic margins to sustain the service for 60 months.
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Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)Key Dates
Published
14 January 2025
Submission deadline
31 May 2029
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