--- title: "Supply of Walking Aids" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03248b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03248b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03248b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03248b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-03-22" --- # Supply of Walking Aids Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03248b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03248b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03248b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of walking aids within the healthcare sector. The procurement falls under the goods category and is based in the UK, specifically across all NHS Scotland Health Boards and Health & Social Care Northern Ireland. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract modification set to commence on 1st July 2022 and expire on 30th September 2023. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in the manufacture and supply of walking aids and related equipment. Companies capable of expanding their production to meet the increased demand driven by the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic will find this an advantageous contract. Large-scale suppliers with experience in healthcare delivery are well-suited to compete for this contract, ensuring continuity of essential aid to the Scottish Health and Social Care environment. ## Notice This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP507/17 Supply of Walking Aids. The modified additional contract term will commence on 1st July 2022, expiring on 30th September 2023. This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual Lots ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP507/17 Supply of Walking Aids. The modified additional contract term will commence on 1st July 2022, expiring on 30th September 2023. This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual Lots ### Procurement Information This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP507/17 Supply of Walking Aids. The modified additional contract term will commence on 1st July 2022, expiring on 30th September 2023. This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual Lots ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007665-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,695,035 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | 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, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | AIDAPT BATHROOMS; DRIVE DEVILBISS SIDHIL; MOORINGS MEDIQUIP LTD T/A WHEELCHAIR CARE; NOTTINGHAM REHAB; PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL; ROMA MEDICAL; SIMPLYMED; SUNRISE MEDICAL; TRULIFE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141720 - Walking aids ## Release History - 22 Mar 2022 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007665-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:080115-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=687682 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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