---
title: "Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution & Patient Grip Socks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032eeb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-04-20"
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# Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution & Patient Grip Socks

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032eeb

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement process for Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution and Patient Grip Socks. This tender falls under the goods category of the healthcare industry and is intended for delivery to the National Distribution Centre in Larkhall, Scotland. The procurement method is limited, utilising an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 20 April 2022, with modification details indicating an expiry of the additional contract term on 31 March 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in patient support products. Companies specialising in protective medical garments, like inflatable devices and grip socks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those already served within the healthcare sector. The active contracts have been awarded to established suppliers, indicating a competitive landscape where delivering quality and reliability is essential for business growth.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply of Patient/Bed Worn Devices (for pressure redistribution) & Patient Grip Socks to the National Distribution Centre, Larkhall ML9 2QX on behalf of 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), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities') where applicable. Main Products are as follows: 1. Patient Worn Device (Patient worn product for pressure redistribution) & Bed Device (for pressure redistribution) 2. Patient Grip Socks

### Lot Information

NP673 Patient/Bed Worn Devices for Pressure Redistribution

Supply and delivery of: Inflatable Patient Worn Offload Boots for Pressure Redistribution and Prevention of heel ulcers Inflatable Bed Worn Devices (support mat) for Pressure Redistribution and Prevention of heel ulcers

Patient Grip Socks

Supply and delivery of Patient Grip Socks for ward use -double tread design

### Procurement Information

This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP673/17 Patient/Bed Worn Devices (for pressure redistribution) & Patient Grip Socks The modified additional contract term will expire on 31st March 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010318-2022 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 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 | £525,966 |

## 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 | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 3BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire Central |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; TALARMADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010318-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:142298-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=690823
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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