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title: "Patient Lifting Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f09"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# Patient Lifting Equipment

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f09

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, which is seeking contracts for "Patient Lifting Equipment" valued at an estimated £8 million over five years. This tender is in the planning stage and involves goods for the healthcare sector, specifically for acute hospital settings. The tender’s submission period ended on 27 April 2021, with bids opening immediately thereafter. The procurement method is an open procedure with the possibility of a framework agreement, allowing for participation from multiple suppliers while promoting fair competition.

This opportunity is significant for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in lifting equipment, including hoists and slings. Suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this tender advantageous as it offers a framework that can lead to long-term relationships with NHS facilities. To succeed, businesses need to meet the specified quality and price criteria and can leverage the potential for community benefits through participation in this contract.

## Notice

This contract framework is for the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment used by Healthcare Professionals predominantly within an Acute (Hospital) settings and covers the following equipment; Hoists Slings Slide Sheets NOTE: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 17915 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the drop down. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area. For further information on using PCS-Tender, please read the Supplier Response Guide: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.

### Lot Information

MOBILE HOIST PASSIVE ELECTRIC BARIATRIC WITH OPTION OF WEIGHING MECHANISM

The supply of Mobile Hoists Passive Electric Bariatric With Option Of Weighing Mechanism, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

ACUTE MOBILE HOIST ACTIVE ELECTRIC

The supply of Acute Mobile Hoists Active Electric, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

ACUTE MOBILE HOIST PASSIVE ELECTRIC

The supply of Acute Mobile Hoists Passive Electric, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

TRANSFER AID HOIST

The supply of Transfer Aid Hoists, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

PATIENT SPECIFIC - CLIP SLINGS

The supply of Patient Specific - Clip Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

REUSABLE - CLIP SLINGS

The supply of Reusable - Clip Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

PATIENT SPECIFIC - LOOP SLINGS

The supply of Patient Specific - Loop Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

REUSABLE - LOOP SLINGS

The supply of Reusable - Loop Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

SLIDING SHEETS - REUSABLE

The supply of Sliding Sheets - Reusable.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

SLIDING SHEETS - PATIENT SPECIFIC

The supply of Sliding Sheets - Patient Specific.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014777-2021 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ARJO; ETAC; GBUK; HILL-ROM LTD (LIKO; HOSPITAL DIRECT (MARKETING; INTERWEAVE TEXTILES; JOERNS HEALTHCARE; LISCLARE; MANGAR INTERNATIONAL; MIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014777-2021
- 28 Jun 2021 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014747-2021
- 25 Mar 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006039-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

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