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Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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27 Nov 2025 at 12:17

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23 May 2025 at 17:06

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30 Jan 2023 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, on behalf of several Health Boards in Wales, pertains to the provision of wheelchair seating and postural supports for the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales. The procurement is categorised under "goods" with a focus on "wheelchair seats" according to the CPV classification. The contract, identified by "MED-OJEU-50788," navigated through various procurement phases, commencing with planning in January 2023, followed by a tender phase, and culminating in awards by the end of May 2025. The open procedure was executed across Wales (denoted by "UKL" region) as per the standards set by NHS Wales, governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU).

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the mobility and medical equipment sectors. It is particularly suited for businesses specialising in the development and supply of medical seating systems, including cushions and postural supports designed for various positioning and risk levels. The procurement encourages participation from diverse business scales, including SMEs, as observed in the participation of suppliers like Sumed International (UK) Ltd, Direct Healthcare Group, and INVACARE LIMITED. By participating in such tenders, suppliers can potentially enhance their market footprint within the UK, leverage innovative product offerings from experiences and insights gained through fulfilling such substantial public contracts, and contribute to the healthcare sector's growth. The procurement's open nature and adherence to the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) ensure a competitive and fair bidding environment, enabling equal opportunities for all capable vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports

Notice Description

Provision of Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports to the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales

Lot Information

Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Foam Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and low risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains foam

Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Viscoelastic Foam Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains viscoelastic foam

Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and high risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Gel Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and high risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains gel

Air Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning, very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, single pressure adjustable compartment

Air Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning, very high risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains air, single pressure adjustable compartment

Contoured Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Contoured Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Contoured Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and high-extreme risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Air Cushion with Moderate Positioning

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, multiple independently pressure adjustable compartments

Positioning Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Custom Foam Cushion

Seat cushion custom/ bespoke design to prescription. Contains foam

Positioning Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Positioning Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive postural support and high-extreme risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Air Cushion with Aggressive Positioning

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, multiple independently pressure adjustable compartments

Contoured Back Support

Backrest with minimal positioning and low ability to reconfigure

Postural Backrest

Backrest with mild-moderate positioning and medium ability to reconfigure

Complex Postural Backrest

Backrest with high positioning and high ability to reconfigure

Pressure Relieving Backrest

Backrest suitable for mild-moderate positioning, medium ability to reconfigure and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air or air-like pressure relieving properties, that are adjustable

Variable-Contoured Backrest

Backrest with high positioning and high ability to vary the contour

Modular Seating System Paediatric

Modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Paediatric

Modular Seating System Adult

Modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Adult

Dynamic Modular Seating System Paediatric

Dynamic modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Paediatric

Dynamic Modular Seating System Adult

Dynamic modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Adult

Bespoke Seating System and Service

Bespoke seating service to include assessment, manufacture and fitting

Postural Supports

Comprehensive range of postural supports to include as minimum all products listed in specification

Pressure Care Products

Range of pressure care products, to include as a minimum products listed in specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039bb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077645-2025
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,717,048 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 Months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

AJM Healthcare

BES Healthcare Ltd

BLATCHFORD LIMITED

Direct Healthcare Group

Direct Healthcare Group Ltd

ETAC LIMITED

Etac Ltd

FormAL Group

GEL OVATIONS EUROPE LIMITED

Herida Medical

INVACARE LIMITED

ORTHOEUROPE LIMITED

Otto Bock Healthcare PLC

Permobil LTD

QBITUS PRODUCTS LIMITED

REHABILITATION MANUFACTURING SERVICES LIMITED

RMS Limited

SPEX UK LIMITED

Specialised Orthotic Services Ltd

Sumed International (UK) Ltd

Sunrise Medical

The Helping Hand Company Ledbury Limited

V-Trak ltd

WINNCARE PAC LIMITED

Further Information

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