---
title: "Walking Aids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05240c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05240c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Walking Aids

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05240c

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of walking aids. This procurement, titled "Walking Aids," falls under the industry category of medical equipment and is expected to cover the entire UK. An engagement meeting is scheduled for 23rd April 2026 to allow interested suppliers to inquire about the tender process. The tender, which is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and run through to 31st March 2030, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2032, is expected to be advertised by 30th June 2026.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and potentially for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these businesses are considered suitable to participate. The provision of walking aids, such as elbow crutches, walking frames, and other mobility devices, represents a growing market within the medical equipment sector. Businesses experienced in manufacturing or supplying medical equipment could benefit from participating in this tender, with the framework agreement providing a structured approach for long-term engagement with the NHS, supporting sustained business growth through stable and potentially lucrative contracts.

## Notice

Walking Aids pre-market engagement notice.

### Planning Information

This will be an online meeting via teams, just to give suppliers who are interested in tendering for this requirement a chance to ask any questions regarding the tender process etc. The event will take place Thursday 23rd April 2026 @10am. Any interested parties please contact Cath Jones

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032013-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,762,078 |
| 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 | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| 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 | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 13:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032013-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 14:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026813-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032013-2026
  8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026813-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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