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Orthotic Consumables

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Orthotic Consumables. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and focused on the health category. The process was initiated to provide various orthotic support products aimed at reducing pressure and offering body support, both in and out of bed. The procurement operation was carried out from the central location of Edinburgh, UKM, with significant input provided by the central purchasing body, NHS National Services Scotland's National Procurement division. The award notice was issued on 26 May 2026, following contract signing on 22 May 2026. This contracting process has culminated in the award of contracts to multiple suppliers across different product lots, such as knee braces and upper body supports.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, as indicated by the participating suppliers chosen for various lots, showcasing NHS Scotland's commitment to supporting smaller enterprises. Businesses in the medical supplies industry that focus on orthotic and support products are well-suited to engage with this procurement framework. The open procedure adopted here offers a transparent competitive environment, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capacity and innovation in sustainable goods, aligning with NHS Scotland’s sustainability goals. Moreover, companies with expertise in creating durable and effective medical support products could benefit from increased exposure and expansion opportunities across the NHS's extensive network within Scotland.

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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-r6ebe6-0000813581
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556592
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
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
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Notice Documents

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