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Walking Aids

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is procuring a range of walking aids under the title "Walking Aids," classified under CPV code 33141720. The procurement process, focusing on goods, covers a variety of walking aids suitable for adults, children, and bariatric use. Contract implementation spans from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, with deliveries centered in the UKM region. Following a recent award update, the tender is currently in the contract update stage, involving several key suppliers, including Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, and Trulife. The contract, valued at £1,260,000, supports the Scottish Health and Social Care sector in response to increasing demands during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical and mobility aids by enabling them to supply a diverse range of walking aids to NHS National Services Scotland. Companies experienced in manufacturing or distributing healthcare products, particularly those tailored for mobility assistance, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, alongside larger suppliers, are ideal candidates to participate and leverage this procurement to broaden their market presence and contribute to the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Walking Aids

Notice Description

Lot Information

Walking Aids

Supply of walking aids: Lot No Lot Name 1 Axilla Metal Crutch, Adult 2 Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 3 Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 4 Elbow Crutch Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 5 Elbow Crutch Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 6 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult 7 Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel Front Wheel & Two Fixed Rear Wheels, Spring loaded brakes, Adult 8 Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult 9 Four wheeled walker, Adult 10 Knee Walker, Adult 11 Tetrapod, Adult 12 Tripod, Adult 13 Ultra Narrow Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adult 14 Narrow Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adult 15 Hospital Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adult 16 Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult 17 Walking Frame, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult 18 Walking Frame, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult, Bariatric 19 Walking Frame, Atlas Type (Padded), Adjustable height, Adult 20 Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult 21 Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult 22 Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed height, Adult 23 Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult 24 Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable Height , Ergonomic Handle, Adult 25 Axilla Metal Crutch, Childrens 26 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Childrens 27 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Handle, Childrens 28 Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Childrens 29 Four wheeled walker, Childrens 30 Posture Control Walker, Childrens 31 Tetrapod, Childrens 32 Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Childrens 33 Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Childrens 34 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Bariatric 35 Four Wheeled Walker, Bariatric 36 Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Bariatric 37 Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Handle, Bariatric 38 Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable Height, Bariatric

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebe6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008881-2025
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, SME

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
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
8
Supplier Names

Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited

Moorings Mediquip Ltd t/a Wheelchair Care

Nottingham Rehab Limited

Performance Health International

Roma Medical

Sunrise Medical Ltd

Trulife

Further Information

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