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Supply of Walking Aids

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 10:11

Award Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 09:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, through its National Procurement division, has conducted a comprehensive procurement process for the supply and fitting of walking aids, including crutches and frames, tailored for the needs of NHS Scotland and its associated bodies under the Scotland Act. This initiative, an open procedure in alignment with CELEX Regulation 32014L0024, operates within the goods category and has reached the award stage as of 9th January 2026, with significant contracts signed on 17th December 2025. Covering all NHS geographical boards in Scotland and extending to Scotland Excel and Northern Ireland, the procurement valued at £7 million, involves multiple awarded lots designed to be delivered over a period spanning up to 38 months, with options for further extension. Key timelines include a tender period that ended on 25th July 2025, emphasising electronic submission for procurement through a dedicated portal.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in healthcare equipment, such as walking aids and crutches. The contracts, structured through a framework agreement, are set to engage a wide array of suppliers, with provisions accommodating up to 128 participants, thereby enhancing competitive dynamics. Suitable businesses include large-scale manufacturers and distributors capable of meeting stringent quality criteria and sustainability benchmarks, with key award criteria focused on functional characteristics, sustainability, and competitive pricing. By leveraging such opportunities, suppliers can substantially expand their market reach within the UK healthcare sector, benefiting from association with a national healthcare procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Walking Aids

Notice Description

Supply and fitting of Walking aids to NHS Scotland and Scotland Excel

Lot Information

Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kg

This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg) Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Four Wheeled Walker, Folding, Two fixed or swivel front wheels, Two fixed rear wheels, Adult Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg

This lot is for Four Wheeled Walker, Folding, Two fixed or swivel front wheels, Two fixed rear wheels, Adult Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg

This lot is for Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x12 month extensions

Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg

This lot is for Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kg

This lot is for Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kg Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Axilla Metal Crutch, adjustable, Adult length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg

This lot is for Axilla Metal Crutch, adjustable, Adult length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg

This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/Ergonomic PVC Handle, Adult height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg

This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/Ergonomic PVC Handle, Adult height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Knee Walker, Adult Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg

This lot is for Knee Walker, Adult Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Tetrapod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kg

This lot is for Tetrapod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Tripod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

This lot is for Tripod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Ultra Narrow Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm

This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Ultra Narrow Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority gas the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Hospital Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm

This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Hospital Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

This lot is for Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult, Bariatric Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg

This lot is for Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult, Bariatric Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Walking Frames, Atlas Type (Padded), Adjustable height, Adult Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

This lot is for Walking Frames, Atlas Type (Padded), Adjustable height, Adult Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extension options.

Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg

This lot is for Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg

This lot is for Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Axilla Metal Crutch, Adjustable, Childrens, Length 940mm-1150mm

This lot is for Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Childrens Length 360mm-800mm

This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Childrens Length 360mm-800mm Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES, CHILDRENS

THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES, CHILDRENS and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Posture Control Walker, Childrens Height 370mm-1100mm

This lot is for Posture Control Walker, Childrens Height 370mm-1100mm Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extenions.

Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Childrens

This lot is for Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Childrens Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x12 month extensions

Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Childrens

This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Childrens Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Bariatric Length 690mm-1210mm, MUW 330kg

This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Bariatric Length 690mm-1210mm, MUW 330kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Four Wheeled Walker, Bariatric height 810mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg

This lot is for Four Wheeled Walker, Bariatric height 810mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Bariatric Height 630mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg

This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Bariatric Height 630mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable Height, Bariatric Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW175kg-320kg

This lot is for Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable Height, Bariatric Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW175kg-320kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg

This lot is for Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg)

This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg) Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg

This lot is for Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot

Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055306
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001716-2026
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141710 - Crutches

33141720 - Walking aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,367,598 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, 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
7
Supplier Names

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited

Eureka Physiocare Ltd

Performance Health International Ltd

Roma Medical

Sunrise Medical Ltd

Trulife

aidapt bathrooms ltd

Further Information

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