Official UK procurement notice
6181366 - Community Profiling Beds, Mattresses and Associated Products
Authority: Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service (Central government)·Consortium: 6 public authorities
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionBusiness Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Community Profiling Beds, Mattresses and Associated Products to Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 28 Dec 2029, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Beds for medical use · Hospital beds · Mattresses · Motorised beds
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 4 bids on the busiest of 8 lots · 4 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Dec 2026
Published description of the framework
This is a closed Framework which will operate either a Direct Call-Off system or
Secondary Competition whereby the Buyer will engage the services of the Framework
Provider through a Direct Call-off or Secondary Competition or both. As detailed within the Tender documentation.
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£4,870,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed Low Entry Bed and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£4,342,200
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed High – Low and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£3,441,500
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Community Electric Profiling Bed Heavy Duty and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Heavy Duty Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Mattress • Heavy Duty High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£250,500
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5Community Electric Profiling Bed Bariatric and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Bariatric Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Mattress • Bariatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£395,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #6Paediatric Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£36,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #7Paediatric Bed Low Entry and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£700,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #8Paediatric Community Electric Height Adjustable Cot and to include the following compatible mattress • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessory (desirable) • And compatible spare partsAwardedPublished value£1,473,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “6181366 - Community Profiling Beds, Mattresses and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 28 Dec 2029
- First published
- 29 Jan 2026, 12:45 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 2 Nov 2026
- Authority reference
6181366- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060957- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611f7Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 19 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 31 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
29 Jan 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published269 days ago29 Jan 2026, 12:45 GMT
- Market engagement223 days ago16 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated for the provision of Preliminary Market Engagement for Community Profiling Beds, Mattresses and Associated Products. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested Suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6373841. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 15:00 hours on 13 February 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - etendersni.gov.uk ↗ and locate CfT Ref: 6373841. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
- Tender notice published118 days ago29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
- Clarification questions by86 days ago31 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends67 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown19 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent10 days ago16 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published9 days ago16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
- Today25 Oct 2026
- Standstill endsin 2 days27 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 8 days2 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 36 days1 Dec 2026
Notice history
13 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jan 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published29 Jan 2026, 12:45 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £20,525,54729 Jun 2026, 18:08 BSTwas £0
- Status changed to active29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
- Procurement method changed29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
- Deadline published: 12 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
- Buyer details updated29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
- Tender notice published4 Aug 2026, 16:04 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 19 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST4 Aug 2026, 16:04 BST+7 days · was 12 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
- Contract award notice published16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
- Buyer details updated16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
- Contract signature expected28 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 29 Jan 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts1 award | |||
| Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, J. Y. HYGIENE SUPPLIES LTDSME, Lisclare LimitedSME16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. | £4,870,000 | 16 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed Low Entry Bed and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts1 award | |||
| Arjo UK Ltd, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, J. Y. HYGIENE SUPPLIES LTDSME, Lisclare LimitedSME16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. | £4,342,200 | 16 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 4 · Community Electric Profiling Bed Heavy Duty and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Heavy Duty Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Mattress • Heavy Duty High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts1 award | |||
| Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, Lisclare LimitedSME16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. | £250,500 | 16 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 5 · Community Electric Profiling Bed Bariatric and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Bariatric Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Mattress • Bariatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts1 award | |||
| Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. | £395,000 | 16 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 6 · Paediatric Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts1 award | |||
| Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, Lisclare LimitedSME16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. | £36,000 | 16 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 7 · Paediatric Bed Low Entry and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 6 Oct 2026 | Awarded |
| Across several lots1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 3 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts | 3final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed Low Entry Bed and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts | 4final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Standard Community Electric Profiling Bed High – Low and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Standard Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Hybrid Mattress (Static Hybrid) • Standard High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Community Electric Profiling Bed Heavy Duty and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Heavy Duty Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Mattress • Heavy Duty High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts | 2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Community Electric Profiling Bed Bariatric and to include the following compatible mattresses: • Bariatric Non-Powered Reactive Support Surface Mattress • Bariatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts | 1final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Paediatric Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts | 2final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Paediatric Bed Low Entry and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 · Paediatric Community Electric Height Adjustable Cot and to include the following compatible mattress • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessory (desirable) • And compatible spare parts | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonDRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LTD · Yorkshire and the Humber · 1, 2
- wonLISCLARE LIMITEDSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 2
- wonJ. Y. HYGIENE SUPPLIES LTDSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 2
- wonARJO UK LIMITED · East of England · 2
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
6 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Belfast Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central government
- Northern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central government
- South Eastern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central government
- Southern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central government
- Western Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central government
Framework contractors & participating bidders
4 commercial parties on the notice- ARJO UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LTDFramework contractor
- J. Y. HYGIENE SUPPLIES LTDFramework contractor
- LISCLARE LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (10)
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