---
title: "NP50725"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d09e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-01-16"
---

# NP50725

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d09e

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process for the supply of walking aids to NHS Scotland and Northern Ireland. This initiative, titled NP50725, falls under the health category and specifically targets the provision of goods, including items such as axilla crutches, elbow crutches, walking frames, wheeled walking frames, tetrapods, tripods, metal walking sticks, and ferrules. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 2nd June 2025. The delivery will be managed either via the National Distribution Centre or on a direct basis within the UKM region.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of medical walking aids. Companies with expertise in producing and distributing mobility aids can benefit from participating in this procurement process. The demand spans various products, creating a diverse range of opportunities for both established firms and new entrants in the healthcare supply market. Suppliers who can deliver consistently high-quality products and manage logistics efficiently across multiple regions are well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender.

## Notice

Supply of Walking Aids to NHS Scotland and Northern Ireland either via the National Distribution Centre or on a direct basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and delivery of walking aids across NHS Scotland and Northern Ireland. The range of products include Axilla crutches, Elbow crutches, Walking frames, Wheeled walking frames, 3 wheeled walking frames, 4 wheeled walking frames, Tetrapods, Tripods, Metal walking sticks and Ferrules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001520-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141720 - Walking aids

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 14:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001520-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787420
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=787420
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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