Award

Walking Aids

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

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AwardUpdate

12 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has updated the award and contract details for the procurement of walking aids. This contract, valued at £1,260,000, involves multiple large suppliers including Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, and Performance Health International. The procurement category is goods, specifically the supply of various types of walking aids. The procurement process is at the award update stage following the tender. The contract period has been extended due to unforeseen demands related to the Covid-19 pandemic and runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The goods will be delivered mainly to the UKM region, ensuring continued supply to meet the needs of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in medical and healthcare equipment supply. Large-scale suppliers and manufacturers of walking aids could benefit from this contract by expanding their market presence and establishing stronger relationships within the public health sector. Firms capable of providing high-quality products and fulfilling large orders efficiently will find this contract particularly attractive. The procurement method is framework, allowing for streamlined and flexible engagement with multiple suppliers to ensure consistent supply and support for the NHS and its services. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to contribute to essential healthcare delivery and support during the ongoing pandemic and beyond.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793005
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525776
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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 202511 months 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
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.pcfparamed@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AIDAPT BATHROOMS

DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE

MOORINGS MEDIQUIP LTD T/A WHEELCHAIR CARE

NOTTINGHAM REHAB

PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

ROMA MEDICAL

SUNRISE MEDICAL

TRULIFE

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