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Award

23 Mar 2022 at 11:09

Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NSS National Procurement, based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the supply of static cushions under the project code NP632/21. This tender falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on wheelchair cushions classified under CPV code 33193221. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and involved various lots dedicated to distinct types of cushions. Although the tender process concluded on 11 October 2021, the overall framework agreement lasts for 36 months, with the possibility of extending for an additional 24 months. The estimated contract value is £1,824,150, covering multiple awarded lots such as contoured cushions and air-filled variants, among others.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare sector, particularly manufacturers and distributors of medical equipment and assistive devices. Companies with expertise in producing wheelchair cushions or related products would find this tender advantageous as it allows access to multiple NHS Scotland health boards and organisations. Given the tender's extensive scope over the five-year agreement, there is a significant potential for long-term collaboration with public health authorities, making it a strategic opportunity for growth within this market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Static Cushions

Notice Description

Supply of Static Cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimum

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional Extension Periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 2 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocks

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 3 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surface

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 4 - Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 5 - Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 6 - Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foam

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 7 - Modular cushion with positioning accessories

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 8 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valve

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 9 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valve

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 10 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valves

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Cushion filled with discrete, flexible cells that can move relative to each other within cushion to permit deformation of support surface under the loading providing a more even pressure distribution

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 12 - Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustable

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 13- Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam with Anterior Ramp

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 14 - Innovation Lot

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02de39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007839-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,824,150 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,824,150 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NSS National Procurement
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH22 4DX
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian East
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

BES Corporate

Direct Health Group

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited

FormAlign

Frontier Therapeutics Ltd

Harvest Healthcare Ltd

Invacare Ltd

Permobil Ltd

Prosys International Ltd

Select Medical

Sumed International (UK) Ltd

Sunrise Medical Ltd

Teasdale Healthcare Equipment Ltd

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