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Orthotic Consumables

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 15:24

Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Planning

29 May 2025 at 14:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the purchasing of orthotic consumables, including various medical support products such as knee braces, walker footwear, and gripper socks. This procurement is intended for all NHS Scotland Health Boards and associated authorities, operating under the NHS (Scotland) and Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Acts. The procurement process employs an open procedure, seeking to finalise supply contracts through a framework agreement anticipated to last 48 months, with no extension option available. Key procurement activities started as early as 2025 with the planning phase, and the most recent award decisions concluded by May 2026, with contract signings occurring around 22 May 2026, at locations across Scotland (UKM). This process follows a structured framework encompassing categories like medical consumables and orthopaedic supplies, reflecting a comprehensive approach to healthcare-related goods acquisition.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical consumables and orthopaedic support products. The contracts have been awarded under a multi-supplier framework, allowing various suppliers to participate, which can increase market engagement and competition. This environment is ideal for companies looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Suppliers are considered based on sustainability practices, product quality, and pricing competitiveness, fostering an encouraging environment for companies prioritising eco-friendly and high-quality production processes. Such contracts can enhance business visibility and relationship-building within the public healthcare sector, setting a foundation for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthotic Consumables

Notice Description

Orthotic support products to be used in bed to reduce pressure. Body support products to provide support out of bed.

Lot Information

Non-Ambulatory

Supply of bed mounted inflated pressure redistribution products. Must be manufactured from a cleanable material. We envisage awarding to 3 suppliers in this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Full Ambulatory

Supply of special footwear which will remove pressure from the heal when walking and aid stability of the user. The Authority envisage awarding 3 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Gripper Socks

specialist socks to help patients maintain their footing who are classed as being as rick of falling. To be provided with grips on both sides. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Ranked award.

Walker Footwear

footwear which can provide a degree of immobilisation and support following soft tissue injuries, are also suitable for some fractures. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Knee Braces

Knee Braces To provide a support of the knee for arthritis, sprains and instability of the knee. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Award.

Upper Body & Arm Supports

to include but not limited to. Upper Body & Arm Supports, Tennis Elbow Support and Cervical Collar. The Authority envisage awarding 3 suppliers in this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048925-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

18317000 - Socks

18832000 - Special footwear

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear

33141760 - Splints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,540,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
11
Supplier Names

A.Algeo Ltd.

Chris Hanley & Partners t/a Chaneco

Essity Uk Ltd

INVACARE LTD

Medline Industries Limited

Ossur UK Limited

Performance Health International Ltd

Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd

Sharon Services UK Ltd

Talarmade

Thuasne UK Ltd

Further Information

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