Tender

Patient Lifting

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

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is inviting tenders for a framework agreement to supply patient lifting equipment across NHS Scotland Health Boards and local councils. The procurement, titled "Patient Lifting," falls under the healthcare lifting equipment category with an estimated value of £8.4 million over a 48-month contract duration. The framework will be open to multiple suppliers, and community benefits are a mandatory requirement. The tendering process is conducted through open procedure, and submissions are expected by 8 April 2026. This contract involves various lots, including non-powered sit-to-stand aids, mobile and gantry hoists, clip and loop slings, and air-assisted lifting devices, all intended for timely delivery within the geographical region of UKM.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare lifting equipment, allowing them to become key suppliers to NHS Scotland. Companies that excel in product evaluation, sustainability, and price competitiveness will find ample opportunities, given the multi-supplier unranked award nature of the lots. Additionally, businesses able to demonstrate community benefit contributions aligned with the NHS Scotland's Community Benefits Gateway could enhance their tender's attractiveness. Engaging in this procurement process provides an avenue for businesses to establish or expand their presence in the Scottish healthcare sector, driving both economic impact and community development.

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Notice Title

Patient Lifting

Notice Description

Patient Lifting Equipment incuding hoists, slings, slide sheets , supplied to NHSScotland Health Boards and Local Councils across Scotland if required.

Lot Information

Non Powered Sit to Stand Transfer Aid

Non powered Sit to Stand Transfer Aid delivered direct to each Health Board and local authorities if required. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Acute Mobile Hoist Active Electric

Acute Mobile Hoist active Electric, This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot.

Acute mobile hoist passive electric

Acute Mobile Hoist passive electric, delivered to Health Boards and Local Authorities if requested, This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Mobile Hoist passive electric bariatric add on weigh mechanism

Mobile Hoist passive electric bariatric add on weigh mechanism Deliver, product to be delivered direct to each Health Board or local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Acute Gantry ( Passive Electric ) Hoist

Acute Gantry ( Passive Electric) Hoist delivered direct to each Health Board and local authorities if requested . This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Patient Specific- Clip Slings Passive

Patient Specific Clip Slings passive, delivered to the National Distribution Centre or direct to each Health Board and local authorities if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Patient Specific Clip Slings Active

Patient Specific Clip Slings Active will be delivered into the NDS (National Distribution Site) and direct to each Health Board and to local authorities if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Reusable Clip Slings Passive

Reusable Clip Slings Passive, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Reusable- Clip Slings Active

Reusable Clip Slings Active, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Patient Specific - Loop Slings Passive

Patient Specific Loop Slings Passive, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Patient Specific Loop Slings Active

Patient Specific Loop Slings Active, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Reusable - Loop Slings Passive

Reusable Loop Slings Passive, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Reusable Loop Slings active

Reusable Loop Slings Active, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Sliding Sheets reusable

Sliding Sheets Reusable, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Sliding Sheets - Patient Specific

Sliding Sheets- Patient Specific, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Air Assisted Supine Transfer Device

Air Assisted Supine Transfer Device, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Air Assisted Supine Lifting Device

Air Assisted Supine Lifting Device, Delivery may be into the NDS (National Distribution Site) or delivered direct to each Health Board, local authority if requested. This Lot will be awarded as a Multi Supplier unranked award were we envisage awarding 4 suppliers to this Lot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020705-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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