Planning

NP50725

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

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process for the supply of walking aids to NHS Scotland and Northern Ireland. This initiative, titled NP50725, falls under the health category and specifically targets the provision of goods, including items such as axilla crutches, elbow crutches, walking frames, wheeled walking frames, tetrapods, tripods, metal walking sticks, and ferrules. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 2nd June 2025. The delivery will be managed either via the National Distribution Centre or on a direct basis within the UKM region.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of medical walking aids. Companies with expertise in producing and distributing mobility aids can benefit from participating in this procurement process. The demand spans various products, creating a diverse range of opportunities for both established firms and new entrants in the healthcare supply market. Suppliers who can deliver consistently high-quality products and manage logistics efficiently across multiple regions are well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender.

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Notice Title

NP50725

Notice Description

Supply of Walking Aids to NHS Scotland and Northern Ireland either via the National Distribution Centre or on a direct basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and delivery of walking aids across NHS Scotland and Northern Ireland. The range of products include Axilla crutches, Elbow crutches, Walking frames, Wheeled walking frames, 3 wheeled walking frames, 4 wheeled walking frames, Tetrapods, Tripods, Metal walking sticks and Ferrules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d09e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001520-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141720 - Walking aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
morag.macleod7@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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