--- title: "Supply of Static Cushions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02de39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02de39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02de39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02de39.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT" published: "2022-03-23" --- # Supply of Static Cushions Buyer: NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02de39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02de39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02de39.json) ## Summary The NSS National Procurement, based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the supply of static cushions under the project code NP632/21. This tender falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on wheelchair cushions classified under CPV code 33193221. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and involved various lots dedicated to distinct types of cushions. Although the tender process concluded on 11 October 2021, the overall framework agreement lasts for 36 months, with the possibility of extending for an additional 24 months. The estimated contract value is £1,824,150, covering multiple awarded lots such as contoured cushions and air-filled variants, among others. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare sector, particularly manufacturers and distributors of medical equipment and assistive devices. Companies with expertise in producing wheelchair cushions or related products would find this tender advantageous as it allows access to multiple NHS Scotland health boards and organisations. Given the tender's extensive scope over the five-year agreement, there is a significant potential for long-term collaboration with public health authorities, making it a strategic opportunity for growth within this market. ## Notice Supply of Static Cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimum The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional Extension Periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 2 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocks The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 3 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surface The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 4 - Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 5 - Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 6 - Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foam The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 7 - Modular cushion with positioning accessories The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 8 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valve The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 9 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valve The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 10 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valves The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Cushion filled with discrete, flexible cells that can move relative to each other within cushion to permit deformation of support surface under the loading providing a more even pressure distribution The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 12 - Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustable The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 13- Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam with Anterior Ramp The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) Lot 14 - Innovation Lot The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007839-2022 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,824,150 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,824,150 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 4DX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Midlothian East | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 13 | | Supplier names | BES CORPORATE; DIRECT HEALTH GROUP; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; FORMALIGN; FRONTIER THERAPEUTICS; HARVEST HEALTHCARE; INVACARE; PERMOBIL; PROSYS INTERNATIONAL; SELECT MEDICAL; SUMED INTERNATIONAL (UK; SUNRISE MEDICAL; TEASDALE HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions ## Release History - 23 Mar 2022 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007839-2022 - 8 Sep 2021 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022218-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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