Award

Supply of Static Cushions

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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17 Jan 2022 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland), which is currently in the Award stage for the supply of static cushions, classified under wheelchair cushions in the goods category. This tender has been modified to extend the contract period from 1 December 2021 to 31 March 2022, in response to heightened demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £1,418,192, is set to deliver to the UKM region, with the original contract signed on 12 May 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare and medical supplies sectors, particularly those that supply goods related to mobility aids. Companies specialising in wheelchair cushions or related products would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those capable of meeting the urgent supply needs created by the ongoing public health challenges. The tender supports the resilience of the healthcare system and encourages suppliers to engage in public procurement processes in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Supply of Static Cushions

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification of contract term from 01/12/2021 to 31/03/2022 is necessary to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030bd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001335-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,418,192 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Diane Jameson
Contact Email
diane.jameson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756459

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BARTRAMS HEALTHCARE

DIRECT HEALTHCARE SERVICES

FRONTIER THERAPEUTICS

INVACARE

QBITUS PRODUCTS

SUMED INTERNATIONAL (UK

SUNRISE MEDICAL

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