--- title: "Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128513" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128513" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128513.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128513.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-11-27" --- # Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128513 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128513) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128513.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a procurement process for the "Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports" project. This process, relevant to the health industry category, took place within the UK region, specifically targeting Wales (UKL). The procurement, facilitated through an open procedure, addressed the provision of goods, including a range of wheelchairs and postural supports, with contracts having been signed on 1st September 2024 following the completion stage. The procurement involved multiple lots, encompassing various seating and cushion solutions designed to meet different user needs, such as bariatric and paediatric specifications. The process witnessed active participation from diverse suppliers, and all contracts have been actively deployed, marking the successful completion of this project. This procurement initiative opens significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in adaptive and supportive seating solutions. Companies with the capability to provide custom or modular seating systems would find potential growth prospects in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, as they comprise a significant portion of the participating suppliers. The selection criteria, which weighed both quality and pricing, suggest opportunities for businesses that offer competitively priced solutions with demonstrated social value. This could foster collaborative ventures and encourage innovation in product offerings tailored to the varied needs of the healthcare market in Wales. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128513 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Sep 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Denbighshire | | Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128513 - 23 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128513 - 30 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128513 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN425912 Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports - Provision of Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports to the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY514152 Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports - Provision of Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports to the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV565569 Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports - Provision of Wheelchair Seating and Postural Supports to the Artificial Limb and Appliance Service in Wales ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-128513 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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