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title: "Aids for Daily Living Framework Agreement"
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# Aids for Daily Living Framework Agreement

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577466

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council has initiated a tender for the "Aids for Daily Living Framework Agreement" aimed at supplying various aids and adaptations that facilitate daily living for service users throughout North Lanarkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category and the process is currently in the award stage. Key tasks include supplying Access and Bed Aids, Bathing and Showering equipment, Commodes and Toileting products, and more. The tender opened under the open procurement method, with the submission deadline having been earlier on the 18th of April 2019. Contracts have been signed as part of the agreement, which will be active for an initial period of 36 months, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension based on performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of medical equipment and assistive technologies, particularly those specialising in daily living aids and rehabilitation products. Companies of varying scales, from small and medium enterprises to larger corporations, are well-suited to compete, as the framework allows multiple suppliers per lot, fostering healthy competition. Businesses with expertise in product quality and reliable supply chains will particularly benefit, as these criteria play a crucial role in the evaluation process for contract awards.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Councils (the Council) Equipment and Adaptation Services (EAS) in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of various aids and adaptions which will assist service users throughout North Lanarkshire on a daily basis. Areas of supply within the Framework Agreement include Access and Bed Aids, Bathing and Showering, Commodes and Toileting, Dressing, Eating and Drinking, Household and Kitchen, Hearing Impairment, Rails, and Visual Impairment

### Lot Information

Commodes and Toileting

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and delivering the following items which include (but are not limited to): Commodes, Raised Toilet Seats, Toilet Frames etc. Lot 3 amounts for circa 15 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Access and Bed Aids

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and deliver the following items which include (but are not limited to): Turning Discs, Transfer Boards, Leg Lifters, Rota Stands, Wheelchair Ramps, Mattress Elevators, Bedrails, Bed Cradles, Back Rests, Slide Sheets etc. Lot 1 amounts for circa 17 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Bathing and Showering

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and deliver the following items which include (but are not limited to): Powered Bath Lifts, Adjustable Steps, Shower and Bathing Stools, Chairs, Seats etc., Wall-Mounted Shower Seats, Portable Shower Screens etc. Lot 2 amounts for circa 46 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Dressing, Eating and Drinking

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and deliver the following items which include (but are not limited to): Cutlery, Crockery, Drinking Mugs and Cups, Grips etc. Lot 4 amounts for circa 1 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Household and Kitchen

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and deliver the following items which include (but are not limited to): Trolley's Reachers, Tables, Raisers, Stools, Jar Openers, Kitchen Apparatus etc. Lot 5 amounts for circa 11 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Visual Impairment

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and deliver the following items which include (but are not limited to): Walking Sticks, Symbol Canes, Watches and Clocks, Eating Utensils, Eye Shields etc. Lot 8 amounts for circa 3 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Rails

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and deliver the following items which include (but are not limited to) various rails and accessories to support users and provide them with stability and balance. Lot 7 amounts for circa 1 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Hearing Impairment

Within this Lot, appointed Suppliers shall supply and deliver the following items which include (but are not limited to): Hearing Aids, Pagers, Emergency Alarms, Vibrating and Flash Devices etc. Lot 6 amounts for circa 6 percent of the overall Framework Agreement value.

Renewal: The initial period of the Framework Agreement will be 36 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance from appointed Suppliers and available Council budget. Any periods of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367086 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Council will decide whether to invoke the available options to extend the Framework Agreement or to procure a new contractual arrangement circa 6 - 9 prior to the end of the initial Framework Agreement period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,760,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AIDAPT BATHROOMS; CONNEVANS; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; NOTTINGHAM REHAB; PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL; R82; SAFE AND SOUND PRODUCTS, A DIVISION OF GORDON ELLIS AND; W MUNRO (REHAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 32552150 - Telephones for visually-impaired
- 32552160 - Telephones for hearing-impaired
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33141720 - Walking aids
- 33185000 - Hearing aids
- 33192110 - Orthopaedic beds
- 33192310 - Traction or suspension devices for medical beds
- 33193120 - Wheelchairs
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39221100 - Kitchenware
- 39221120 - Cups and glasses
- 39221121 - Cups
- 39221123 - Drinking glasses
- 39240000 - Cutlery
- 42416110 - Bath lifts

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367086
- 15 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348624

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348624
  Aids for Daily Living Framework Agreement - North Lanarkshire Councils (the Council) Equipment and Adaptation Services (EAS) in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of various aids and adaptions which will assist service users throughout North Lanarkshire on a daily basis. Areas of supply within the Framework Agreement include Access and Bed Aids, Bathing and Showering, Commodes and Toileting, Dressing, Eating and Drinking, Household and Kitchen, Hearing Impairment, Rails, and Visual Impairment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367086
  Aids for Daily Living Framework Agreement - North Lanarkshire Councils (the Council) Equipment and Adaptation Services (EAS) in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of various aids and adaptions which will assist service users throughout North Lanarkshire on a daily basis. Areas of supply within the Framework Agreement include Access and Bed Aids, Bathing and Showering, Commodes and Toileting, Dressing, Eating and Drinking, Household and Kitchen, Hearing Impairment, Rails, and Visual Impairment

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577466
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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