Refreshing how assistive equipment is supplied in the community
Enable New Zealand has opened a Registration of Interest (ROI) for our Assistive Product Community Rehabilitation Equipment (APCRE) supplier panel. This is a first step in refreshing how assistive and community rehabilitation equipment is supplied across Aotearoa New Zealand.
This process is about making sure people who need equipment to support their independence, recovery, or daily living can access safe, reliable, and clinically suitable products, now and into the future.
What is assistive and community rehabilitation equipment?
Assistive and community rehabilitation equipment includes items that help people live independently or recover from injury or illness. This can include things like:
mobility equipment
daily living aids
seating and positioning supports
rehabilitation equipment used in the community
These products are used by people with disabilities, people recovering from injury, and others who need support to live well in their communities.
Enable New Zealand supplies, maintains, and repairs this equipment under contracts with organisations such as ACC, Disability Support Services, and Health New Zealand.
What is the APCRE supplier panel?
The APCRE supplier panel is a group of prequalified suppliers who provide equipment, parts, and related services to Enable New Zealand.
Having a panel helps us:
work with trusted suppliers
ensure continuity and reliability of supply
maintain safety, quality, and clinical standards
manage public funding responsibly
support sustainability and broader economic outcomes
Being on the panel does not automatically mean a supplier’s products are funded or selected. Instead, it allows suppliers to take part in future tenders or sourcing processes for specific product categories.
Why we are running a Registration of Interest
We are refreshing the APCRE panel to make sure it continues to meet current and future needs.
This includes:
improving transparency and accountability
strengthening governance and value for money
ensuring equipment meets real-world clinical needs
supporting refurbishment, reuse, and sustainability
contributing to wider benefits for New Zealand, such as regional employment and inclusive practices
The ROI allows suppliers to show how they can meet these expectations and work with us in a fair and open way.
What this means for the public
For people who use assistive equipment, or who support someone who does, this process helps ensure that:
equipment is safe, fit for purpose, and clinically appropriate
supply chains are reliable and responsive
public funding is used carefully and transparently
sustainability and reuse are built into how equipment is managed
The ROI does not change how people apply for or receive equipment. It focuses on how Enable New Zealand works with suppliers behind the scenes to support good outcomes.
Information for suppliers who may want to apply
The ROI is an open and competitive process and is the first step in a multistage procurement.
Key dates:
ROI released: 9 February 2026
Deadline for questions: 4:00 pm, 27 February 2026
Deadline for registrations: 4:00 pm, 13 March 2026
All registrations and questions must be submitted through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS). This ensures the process is fair and consistent for all suppliers.
Suppliers who are shortlisted through the ROI will be invited to take part in the next stage of the procurement process.
Where to find more information
Full details about the ROI, including requirements, evaluation criteria, and how to submit a registration, are available on GETS.
Visit the page for this tender on GETS.
All official communication about this process will be managed through GETS.