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title: "Immobilisation and Associated Products"
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# Immobilisation and Associated Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f00

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has conducted a complete procurement process titled "Powered and Non-Powered Wheelchairs, Specialist Seating and Associated Repairs". This procurement falls under the goods category in the healthcare industry, with a focus on providing a diverse range of wheelchair products and associated services. The procurement method includes an open procedure and features a multi-supplier framework. The process allows for submissions until the deadline on 4th May 2021, while the subsequent award period will commence on the same day. Interested parties may benefit from the extension options available for an additional period of up to 24 months, further enhancing the opportunity to align with the changing needs of the participating authorities across the UK.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of wheelchairs and related seating solutions. Companies offering innovative and adaptive products should consider submitting bids, particularly those that focus on enhancing patient mobility and quality of life. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this framework particularly advantageous, as it opens pathways not only for regular supply but also for repair and maintenance services, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive environment while catering to the needs of varied healthcare providers across the UK.

## Notice

The framework will offer a comprehensive and wide range of suppliers and different products providing participating authorities and service users with flexibility and choice in meeting specific needs and requirements. Participating authorities will have the option to procure products on an ad hoc basis or through more regular and structured bulk purchase arrangements. Lot 1a - Casting Tapes Lot 1b - Casting Tape - Thermal Activated Lot 2 - Casting - Plaster of Paris Lot 3a - Casting Splints Lot 3b - Casting Splints - Thermal Activated Lot 4 - Undercast Padding Lot 5a - Casting Stockinette - Natural Lot 5b - Casting Stockinette - Synthetic Lot 6a - Casting Pre-Tape Lot 6b - Casting Accessories Lot 7 - Casting Tools Lot 8a - Envelope Slings Lot 8b - Collar and Cuff Slings Lot 9a - Traction Frames for Beds and Associated Accessories Lot 9b - Skin Traction Kits Lot 10 - Acute Care Immobilisation Devices

### Lot Information

Powered Adult Standard Wheelchair

Adult powered wheelchairs are intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Casting - Plaster of Paris

This Lot is for the supply of bandage Plaster of Paris rolls and bandage plaster of Paris slabs. When wet it is conformable to the desired shape, and when dries it forms a hard shell to immobilise the desired body area.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Powered Adult Heavy Duty Wheelchair

Adult powered heavy-duty wheelchairs, intended to assist and support patients up to 160Kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Undercast Padding

This Lot is for the supply of undercast padding made from natural and Synthetic material. Undercast padding is a cushioning that is placed between the cast and the stockinette to protect the limb and make the cast more comfortable for the patient.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Powered Paediatric Standard Wheelchair

Paediatric powered wheelchairs intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Powered Paediatric Tilt in Space/Postural Wheelchair

Paediatric powered wheelchairs with optional tilt in space functionality intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Casting Tools

This Lot is for the supply of Instruments to remove and/or aid removal of casts.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Non-Powered Adult Standard Wheelchair

Adult non-powered wheelchairs intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Non-Powered Adult Configurable/Tilt in Space Wheelchair

Adult non-powered configurable wheelchairs with optional customisable features including tilt in space functionality. The wheelchairs are intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Acute Care Immobilisation Devices

This Lot is for the supply of Acute Care Immobilisation Devices these devices are used to immobilise patients in the pre-hospital or in-patient hospital environment.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Non-Powered Adult Bariatric Wheelchair 160kg+

Adult non-powered bariatric wheelchairs with reinforced construction which are intended to assist and support patients over 160Kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Non-Powered Adult Active Wheelchair

Adult non-powered active wheelchairs with increased manoeuvrability intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Non-Powered Paediatric Standard Wheelchair

Paediatric non-powered wheelchairs intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Non-Powered Paediatric Tilt in Space/Postural Wheelchair

Paediatric non-powered configurable wheelchairs with optional customisable features including Tilt in Space functionality. The wheelchairs are intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Non-Powered Paediatric Active Wheelchair

Paediatric non-powered active wheelchairs with increased manoeuvrability which are intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Non-Powered Paediatric Tilt in Space/Postural Buggy

Paediatric non-powered buggies with optional tilt in space functionality. The wheelchairs are intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Non-Powered Paediatric Buggy - Intermediate

Paediatric non-powered buggies intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Wheel Base - Adult

Adult wheelbases intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Wheel Base - Paediatric

Paediatric wheelbases intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Adaptive/Modular Seating Systems - up to Max User Weight 125kg (20 Stone)

Adaptive/modular seating systems intended to assist and support patients up to 125kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Adaptive/Modular Seating Systems - Minimum User weight 125kg (20Stone)

Adaptive/modular seating systems intended to assist and support patients over 125kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Static Seating Systems - Maximum User Weight 50kg (8 Stone)

Static seating systems intended to assist and support patients up to 50kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Static Seating Systems - User Weight range 50kg (8 Stone) to 125kg (20 Stone)

Static seating systems intended to assist and support patients between 50kg and 125kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Static Seating Systems - Minimum User Weight 125kg (20Stone)

Static seating systems intended to assist and support patients over 125kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Adaptive back supports

Adaptive back supports intended to assist and support patients with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Repairs and Maintenance

Dedicated repairs and maintenance services across powered and non-powered wheelchairs and associated products on both a planned and preventative maintenance basis. The service is to be operated locally at locations that meet the needs of individual service users and participating authorities.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months inaddition the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Managed Service

A comprehensive managed service including patient referrals and assessments and servicing and repairs and maintenance services which will all be operated locally at locations which meet the needs of individual service users and participating authorities.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Static Seating Systems - Minimum User Weight 125kg (20Stone)

Static seating systems intended to assist and support patients over 125kg with mobility and movement restrictions whilst improving their quality of life, independence and safety.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Casting Tapes

This Lot is for the supply of Rigid, Semi-Rigid and Flexible Casting tapes. These are used for fracture management and treatment of orthopaedic conditions. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Casting Tape - Thermal Activated

This Lot is for the supply of a Thermal Activated Casting Tape (Requires temperature >60degC to activate). These are used for fracture management and treatment of orthopaedic conditions. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing.

Options: This framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a further period of up to 24 months in addition to the initial 24 months set out in the framework agreement.

Casting Splints

This Lot is for the supply of casting splints and related products. These include splints on a roll both padded and unpadded and pre-cut splints. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Casting Splints - Thermal Activated

This Lot is for the supply of Thermal Activated Splints and related products. The Casting Splint is Activated by heat above 60degC. Products will immobilise the desired body area to aid bone or soft tissue healing.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Casting Stockinette - Natural

This Lot is for the supply of Stockinettes made from a natural ribbed material with no elastic properties. For the purpose of this specification stockinettes are the first layer applied during cast application to protect the patient's skin. Natural stockinettes are made from cotton, rayon, viscose or other suitable material.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Casting Stockinette - Synthetic

This Lot is for the supply of Stockinettes made from synthetic materials, ribbed with no elastic properties. For the purpose of this specification stockinettes are the first layer applied during cast application to protect the patient's skin. Synthetic stockinettes are made from polyester or other suitable synthetic material.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Casting Pre -Tape

This Lot is for the supply of casting Pre-Tape this is a very thin foam or paper under-wrap that is applied over padding to create a smooth compressed layer underneath casting.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Casting Accessories

This Lot is for the supply of Casting Accessories. These products are to support the use of casting.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Envelope Slings

This Lot is for the supply of envelope slings which, is an Envelope Sling which provides supports the forearm from the wrist to the elbow.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Collar and Cuff Slings

This Lot is for the supply of Collar and Cuff Slings, these are a length of foam dispensed from a roll that is cuttable to the desired length and which can be fixed using a suitable fixation method (e.g. hook and loop tabs or cable ties) to form a loop which goes around the neck and the wrist forming a support to take the weight of the limb.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Traction Frames for Beds and Associated Accessories

This Lot is for the supply of Traction frames for beds and associated accessories. To provide a frame that attaches securely to the bed so that traction treatments or limb elevation can be applied.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Skin Traction Kits

This Lot is for the supply of skin traction kits. Skin traction kits provide non-invasive traction to limbs after injury or surgery.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018527-2022 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,620,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 39 |
| Supplier names | 3M UNITED KINGDOM; AJ MOBILITY; ALLARD SUPPORT; BENEFOOT UK LTD TRADING AS BENECARE MEDICAL; BES HEALTHCARE; BLATCHFORD; CHANECO; CUXSON GERRARD; DE SOUTTER MEDICAL; DGT SERVICES; ESSITY T/A BSN MEDICAL; ETAC; FENTON PHARMACEUTICALS; IMS EURO; INVACARE; KINETEC MEDICAL PRODUCTS; L&R MEDICAL; LANTOR UK LTD T/A NONWOVENN; MEDALIN; MEDEZINE; NOTTINGHAM REHAB LIMITED (TRADING AS NRS HEALTHCARE; OPCARE; OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE; PEACOCKS MEDICAL GROUP; PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL; PRAXIS MEDICAL; PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS; PROMEDICS ORTHOPAEDIC; ROSS AUTO ENGINEERING; SAFEGUARD MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; SALLIS HEALTHCARE; SOUTHWEST SEATING AND REHAB; SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES; SUMED INTERNATIONAL (UK; SUNRISE MEDICAL; TENDERCARE; THESIS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS; TLB MEDICAL SUPPLIES; WORLDLINK RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33141113 - Bandages
- 33141115 - Medical wadding
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
- 33141760 - Splints
- 33141770 - Fracture appliances, pins and plates
- 33193110 - Invalid carriages
- 33193120 - Wheelchairs
- 33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs
- 33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs
- 33193223 - Wheelchair seats
- 50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018527-2022
- 21 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026465-2021
- 24 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006030-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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