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title: "Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports"
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# Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039bb2

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, on behalf of several Health Boards in Wales, pertains to the provision of wheelchair seating and postural supports for the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales. The procurement is categorised under "goods" with a focus on "wheelchair seats" according to the CPV classification. The contract, identified by "MED-OJEU-50788," navigated through various procurement phases, commencing with planning in January 2023, followed by a tender phase, and culminating in awards by the end of May 2025. The open procedure was executed across Wales (denoted by "UKL" region) as per the standards set by NHS Wales, governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU).

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the mobility and medical equipment sectors. It is particularly suited for businesses specialising in the development and supply of medical seating systems, including cushions and postural supports designed for various positioning and risk levels. The procurement encourages participation from diverse business scales, including SMEs, as observed in the participation of suppliers like Sumed International (UK) Ltd, Direct Healthcare Group, and INVACARE LIMITED. By participating in such tenders, suppliers can potentially enhance their market footprint within the UK, leverage innovative product offerings from experiences and insights gained through fulfilling such substantial public contracts, and contribute to the healthcare sector's growth. The procurement's open nature and adherence to the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) ensure a competitive and fair bidding environment, enabling equal opportunities for all capable vendors.

## Notice

Provision of Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports to the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales

### Lot Information

Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Foam Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and low risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains foam

Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Viscoelastic Foam Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains viscoelastic foam

Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and high risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Gel Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning and high risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains gel

Air Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning, very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, single pressure adjustable compartment

Air Bariatric Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for minimal positioning, very high risk of skin breakdown, for bariatric user. Contains air, single pressure adjustable compartment

Contoured Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Contoured Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Contoured Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and high-extreme risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Air Cushion with Moderate Positioning

Seat cushion suitable for mild-moderate positioning and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, multiple independently pressure adjustable compartments

Positioning Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and low risk of skin breakdown. Contains foam

Custom Foam Cushion

Seat cushion custom/ bespoke design to prescription. Contains foam

Positioning Viscoelastic Foam Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and moderate risk of skin breakdown. Contains viscoelastic foam

Positioning Gel Cushion

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive postural support and high-extreme risk of skin breakdown. Contains gel

Air Cushion with Aggressive Positioning

Seat cushion suitable for aggressive positioning and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air, multiple independently pressure adjustable compartments

Contoured Back Support

Backrest with minimal positioning and low ability to reconfigure

Postural Backrest

Backrest with mild-moderate positioning and medium ability to reconfigure

Complex Postural Backrest

Backrest with high positioning and high ability to reconfigure

Pressure Relieving Backrest

Backrest suitable for mild-moderate positioning, medium ability to reconfigure and very high risk of skin breakdown. Contains air or air-like pressure relieving properties, that are adjustable

Variable-Contoured Backrest

Backrest with high positioning and high ability to vary the contour

Modular Seating System Paediatric

Modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Paediatric

Modular Seating System Adult

Modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Adult

Dynamic Modular Seating System Paediatric

Dynamic modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Paediatric

Dynamic Modular Seating System Adult

Dynamic modular seating system with high positioning and high ability to customise. Adult

Bespoke Seating System and Service

Bespoke seating service to include assessment, manufacture and fitting

Postural Supports

Comprehensive range of postural supports to include as minimum all products listed in specification

Pressure Care Products

Range of pressure care products, to include as a minimum products listed in specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077645-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 Months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,717,048 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | AJM HEALTHCARE; BES HEALTHCARE; BLATCHFORD; DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP; ETAC; FORMAL GROUP; GEL OVATIONS EUROPE; HERIDA MEDICAL; INVACARE; ORTHOEUROPE; OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE; PERMOBIL; QBITUS PRODUCTS; REHABILITATION MANUFACTURING SERVICES; RMS; SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES; SPEX; SUMED INTERNATIONAL (UK; SUNRISE MEDICAL; THE HELPING HAND COMPANY LEDBURY; V-TRAK; WINNCARE PAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions
- 33193223 - Wheelchair seats

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077645-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027037-2025
- 30 Jan 2023 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002712-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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