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Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a procurement process for the "Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports" project. This process, relevant to the health industry category, took place within the UK region, specifically targeting Wales (UKL). The procurement, facilitated through an open procedure, addressed the provision of goods, including a range of wheelchairs and postural supports, with contracts having been signed on 1st September 2024 following the completion stage. The procurement involved multiple lots, encompassing various seating and cushion solutions designed to meet different user needs, such as bariatric and paediatric specifications. The process witnessed active participation from diverse suppliers, and all contracts have been actively deployed, marking the successful completion of this project.

This procurement initiative opens significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in adaptive and supportive seating solutions. Companies with the capability to provide custom or modular seating systems would find potential growth prospects in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, as they comprise a significant portion of the participating suppliers. The selection criteria, which weighed both quality and pricing, suggest opportunities for businesses that offer competitively priced solutions with demonstrated social value. This could foster collaborative ventures and encourage innovation in product offerings tailored to the varied needs of the healthcare market in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports

Notice Description

Provision of Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports to the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales

Lot Information

Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Foam Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and low risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains foam

Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Viscoelastic Foam Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains viscoelastic foam

Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and high risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Gel Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and high risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains gel

Air Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning, very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, single pressure adjustable compartment

Air Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning, very high risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains air, single pressure adjustable compartment

Contoured Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Contoured Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Contoured Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and high-extreme risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Air Cushion with Moderate Positioning

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, multiple independently pressure adjustable compartments

Positioning Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Custom Foam Cushion

Seat cushion custom/ bespoke design to prescription. Contains foam

Positioning Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Positioning Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive postural support and high-extreme risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Air Cushion with Aggressive Positioning

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, multiple independently pressure adjustable compartments

Contoured Back Support

Backrest with minimal positioning and low ability to reconfigure

Postural Backrest

Backrest with mild-moderate positioning and medium ability to reconfigure

Complex Postural Backrest

Backrest with high positioning and high ability to reconfigure

Pressure Relieving Backrest

Backrest suitable for mild-moderate positioning, medium ability to reconfigure and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air or air-like pressure relieving properties, that are adjustable

Variable-Contoured Backrest

Backrest with high positioning and high ability to vary the contour

Modular Seating System Paediatric

Modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Paediatric

Modular Seating System Adult

Modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Adult

Dynamic Modular Seating System Paediatric

Dynamic modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Paediatric

Dynamic Modular Seating System Adult

Dynamic modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Adult

Bespoke Seating System and Service

Bespoke seating service to include assessment, manufacture and fitting

Postural Supports

Comprehensive range of postural supports to include as minimum all products listed in specification

Pressure Care Products

Range of pressure care products, to include as a minimum products listed in specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-128513
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128513
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,717,048 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 Months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

AJM Healthcare

BES Healthcare Ltd

BLATCHFORD LIMITED

Direct Healthcare Group

Direct Healthcare Group Ltd

ETAC LIMITED

Etac Ltd

FormAL Group

GEL OVATIONS EUROPE LIMITED

Herida Medical

INVACARE LIMITED

ORTHOEUROPE LIMITED

Otto Bock Healthcare PLC

Permobil LTD

QBITUS PRODUCTS LIMITED

REHABILITATION MANUFACTURING SERVICES LIMITED

RMS Limited

SPEX UK LIMITED

Specialised Orthotic Services Ltd

Sumed International (UK) Ltd

Sunrise Medical

The Helping Hand Company Ledbury Limited

V-Trak ltd

WINNCARE PAC LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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