--- title: "The Supply and Delivery of Bathing and Showering Aids" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f3c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f3c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f3c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f3c5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-23" --- # The Supply and Delivery of Bathing and Showering Aids Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f3c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f3c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f3c5.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Glasgow City Council focuses on the supply and delivery of Bathing and Showering Aids within the medical equipment sector, specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals requiring such aids, including shower chairs, stools, and baths. The procurement is held in Glasgow, under the region UKM82, and is conducted through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) framework that allows for selective engagement using a restricted procedure. The framework aims to ensure flexible and continuous purchase of necessary equipment over a considerable term. The latest award status, tagged under "complete", was declared after the selective procedure concluded on 1st April 2026, involving Glasgow City Council as the buyer and Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited as the supplier. The contract was awarded with an estimated value of GBP 998,375. This tender provides robust growth prospects for businesses within the medical and healthcare equipment sector, especially those specialising in goods tailored for the elderly and disabled. The DPS framework offers significant opportunities for diverse companies able to supply, install, and maintain community equipment, thereby fostering innovation and improved service delivery in a competitive environment. SMEs and large enterprises with expertise and a track record in handling high-quality product delivery and adherence to environmental sustainability standards, fair work practices, and competitive pricing can benefit greatly. Furthermore, there is potential for these businesses to engage with Glasgow City Council's broader list of categories under the DPS, ensuring varied procurement needs are met over time, enhancing business scope and capabilities in the region. ## Notice Supply and Delivery of various bathing and showering aids.The types of bathing and showering aids covered by this contract include shower chairs, shower stools, bath steps and bath seats. ### Lot Information Supply of Moving and Handling Equipment Equipment to aid the moving and handling of people with varying needs and mobility requirements within a variety of settings. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Beds and Bed Accessories Specialist and non specialist beds for people with various needs and reduced mobility. Equipment can include but not limited to Adjustable and profiling beds. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Mattresses and Pressure Care Equipment Specialist and non specialist mattresses suitable for various bed sizes and types. Equipment in this category is to also include various pressure relief equipment suitable for all categories of pressure sores. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Walking Aids Equipment to aid and assist people with varying needs and mobility requirements to move around both in and outwith the home environment. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Seating and Accessories Specialist and non specialist seating solutions including compatible accessories. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Bathing and Showering Equipment Equipment to aid and assist people with various levels of mobility needs in all aspects of bathing and showering. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Bariatric Equipment A variety of specialist and non specialist equipment to aid and assist bariatric patients Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Daily Living Aids Equipment to aid and assist people with various mobility and function needs with general daily living tasks and activities within various settings Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Paediatric Equipment Specialist and non specialist equipment to aid and assist children with varying needs. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Suction Machines Equipment to aid and assist people with various respiratory needs. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply only and/or Supply and Installation of Sensory Impairment Equipment Various equipment to aid and assist people with sensory impairment needs. Items may be procured via a supply only contract or in some cases it may be specified that there is a requirement for supply and installation, this will be detailed in any subsequent tender exercises under this category. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Wheelchairs Motorised and non motorised wheeled chairs and other devices to aid and assist people with varying mobility requirements. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply only and/or Supply and Installation of Evacuation Chairs Supply and Installation of Equipment to aid and assist the evacuation of people with various mobility and functional needs. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply only and/or Supply and Installation of Wheelchair and Mobility Ramps Supply and Installation of Specialist and Non - Specialist Wheelchair and Mobility Ramps of Various Sizes and Functions. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply of Hoists and Slings Supply and delivery of bathing and showering aids.The types of bathing and showering aids covered by this contract include shower chairs, shower stools, bath steps and bath seats. Additional information: Award against framework: DPS for the Supply, Installation and Repair and Maintenance of Community Equipment (GCC005127CPU) Contract value is an estimate based on rates submitted. Actual contract value may be more or less than stated. Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Supplier. Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Supply only and/or Supply and Installation of Toileting Systems Automatic toileting systems with a range of functions to aid and assist people with various mobility and functional needs. Equipment may include but not limited to the following: - Automatic WC with integral was and warm air blow dry functions - Electronic toilet seat with integrated bidet and dryer mechanism - Installation of toileting systems - Repairs of toileting systems - Servicing of toileting systems The equipment will be will be located in the following establishments including but not limited to: - Homes for Life - Independent Living in the Community Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Repair and Maintenance of Community Equipment This may include but not limited to: - Repairs - Servicing - Refurbishment - Removal The equipment will be will be located in the following establishments including but not limited to: - Homes For Life - Educational Establishments - Independent Living in the Community Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Thorough Examinations of Community Equipment Thorough Examinations under the HSE requirements of Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) Renewal: Initial term for the DPS is 84 months. Further to this the council reserves the right to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059119-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 May 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,626,520 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | ACCORA; AIDAPT BATHROOMS; CAREFLEX; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; DRIVE DEVILBISS SIDHIL; PRISM UK MEDICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 24111500 - Medical gases - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33141720 - Walking aids - 33192100 - Beds for medical use - 33192110 - Orthopaedic beds - 33192120 - Hospital beds - 33192130 - Motorised beds - 33192150 - Therapy beds - 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector - 33193000 - Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices - 33193100 - Invalid carriages and wheelchairs - 33193120 - Wheelchairs - 33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs - 33193200 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages and wheelchairs - 33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs - 33196000 - Medical aids - 33196100 - Devices for the elderly - 33196200 - Devices for the disabled - 33662000 - Medicinal products for sensory organs - 34953000 - Access ramps - 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts - 39111000 - Seats - 39112000 - Chairs - 39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs - 39143112 - Mattresses - 39295400 - Walking sticks - 39522510 - Pneumatic mattresses - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment - 42416110 - Bath lifts - 44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen - 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85121291 - Paediatric services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059119-2026 - 29 May 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050731-2026 - 26 Feb 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017514-2026 - 1 Jul 2025 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036383-2025 - 30 Jun 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036239-2025 - 24 Oct 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031356-2023 - 24 Oct 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031355-2023 - 2 Mar 2022 at 16:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005755-2022 - 4 Nov 2021 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027735-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667580 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802438 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802461 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821555 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830357 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830570 - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=27677 - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=27677” - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196 - 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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