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Published 29 Jan 2026, 12:45 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

6181366 - Community Profiling Beds, Mattresses and Associated Products

Official notice

Authority: Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service (Central government)·Consortium: 6 public authorities

Framework agreement8 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (39) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£20,525,547total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 19 Aug 2026awarded 16 Oct 2026
Awarded to Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited +3 more7 awards
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Nov 2030 · extension options published · starts 1 Dec 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Business 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 value
Lot #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 partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£4,870,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £4,870,000 exc. VAT · £5,843,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses
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 partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£4,342,200

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £4,342,200 exc. VAT · £5,210,600 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses
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 partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£3,441,500

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £3,441,500 exc. VAT · £4,130,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses
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 partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£250,500

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £250,500 exc. VAT · £300,500 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses
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 partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£395,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £395,000 exc. VAT · £473,500 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses
Lot #6Paediatric Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£36,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £36,000 exc. VAT · £43,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses
Lot #7Paediatric Bed Low Entry and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£700,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £700,000 exc. VAT · £1,312,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses
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 partsAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£1,473,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £1,473,000 exc. VAT · £1,767,500 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33192100 Beds for medical use33192120 Hospital beds33192130 Motorised beds39143112 Mattresses

What it takes to win
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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 more
What this means for your bid
  • “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)
Beds for medical useHospital bedsMattressesMotorised beds
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611f7 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Timeline

29 Jan 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published269 days ago
    29 Jan 2026, 12:45 GMT
  2. Market engagement223 days ago
    16 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.

  3. Tender notice published118 days ago
    29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
  4. Clarification questions by86 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 15:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends67 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    19 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent10 days ago
    16 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published9 days ago
    16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
  8. Today
    25 Oct 2026
  9. Standstill endsin 2 days
    27 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
  10. Award decision expected byin 8 days
    2 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  11. Contract startsin 36 days
    1 Dec 2026

Notice history

13 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jan 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Jan 2026, 12:45 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £20,525,547
    29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
    was £0
  4. Status changed to active
    29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
  6. Deadline published: 12 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
    29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    29 Jun 2026, 18:08 BST
  8. Tender notice published
    4 Aug 2026, 16:04 BST
    UK4
  9. Deadline moved to 19 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
    4 Aug 2026, 16:04 BST
    +7 days · was 12 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
  10. Contract award notice published
    16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
    UK6
  11. Status changed to complete
    16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
  12. Buyer details updated
    16 Oct 2026, 16:36 BST
  13. Contract signature expected
    28 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 29 Jan 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 47 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 42 from SMEs · busiest of 8 lots
Named bidders 4published on the award notice
Awarded toValueDateStatus
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.£4,870,00016 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026Standstill
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.£4,342,20016 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026Standstill
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.£250,50016 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026Standstill
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.£395,00016 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026Standstill
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.£36,00016 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026Standstill
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 2026Awarded
Across several lots1 award
supplier not published—3 Sept 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid 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 parts3final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one20—
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 parts4final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one20—
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 parts0final-stage tenders00—
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 parts2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one10—
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 parts1final-stage tenders00—
6 · Paediatric Community Electric Profiling Bed and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts2final-stage tenders10—
7 · Paediatric Bed Low Entry and to include the following compatible mattress: • Paediatric High Specification Foam Mattress • And compatible accessories • And compatible spare parts0final-stage tenders00—
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 parts0final-stage tenders00—

Who bid

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 notice

Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWNJ-1991-NGDW 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6HUContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • ARJO UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 10842512GB-PPON: PLHW-3315-BXYP Morton House, Kimpton Road, Luton, East of England, LU2 0HLContact email
  • DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04301005GB-PPON: PDYG-1623-VGHM Sidhil Business Park, Halifax, Yorkshire & Humber, HX2 9TNContact email
  • J. Y. HYGIENE SUPPLIES LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI610184GB-PPON: PXBC-2863-VTJJ 132 Clonallan Road, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 3QNContact email
  • LISCLARE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI031180GB-PPON: PDZQ-5176-WMZY 38 Montgomery Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT6 9HLContact email

Official documents & specifications (10)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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