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title: "Patient Lifting Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648419"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-06-28"
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# Patient Lifting Equipment

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648419

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated a tender for "Patient Lifting Equipment", aimed at supplying crucial medical equipment such as hoists, slings, and slide sheets for healthcare professionals in acute hospital settings. This procurement falls within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is currently active and employs an open procurement method with a value of approximately £8,000,000 over a five-year framework, allowing for potential extensions. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 27th April 2021, with the award period beginning on 29th April 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in lifting and mobility solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies alike can compete, especially those with expertise in product quality and reliability, as the evaluation criteria focus on functional characteristics and pricing. Interested suppliers should register on the PCS-Tender platform to access the necessary documentation and participate in this critical procurement process, contributing to the healthcare sector's operational efficiency.

## Notice

This contract framework is for the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment used by Healthcare Professionals predominantly within an Acute (Hospital) settings and covers the following equipment; Hoists Slings Slide Sheets NOTE: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 17915 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the drop down. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area. For further information on using PCS-Tender, please read the Supplier Response Guide: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.

### Lot Information

MOBILE HOIST PASSIVE ELECTRIC BARIATRIC WITH OPTION OF WEIGHING MECHANISM

The supply of Mobile Hoists Passive Electric Bariatric With Option Of Weighing Mechanism, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

ACUTE MOBILE HOIST ACTIVE ELECTRIC

The supply of Acute Mobile Hoists Active Electric, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

ACUTE MOBILE HOIST PASSIVE ELECTRIC

The supply of Acute Mobile Hoists Passive Electric, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

TRANSFER AID HOIST

The supply of Transfer Aid Hoists, Accessories and Spare Parts.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

PATIENT SPECIFIC - CLIP SLINGS

The supply of Patient Specific - Clip Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

REUSABLE - CLIP SLINGS

The supply of Reusable - Clip Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

PATIENT SPECIFIC - LOOP SLINGS

The supply of Patient Specific - Loop Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

REUSABLE - LOOP SLINGS

The supply of Reusable - Loop Slings.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

SLIDING SHEETS - REUSABLE

The supply of Sliding Sheets - Reusable.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

SLIDING SHEETS - PATIENT SPECIFIC

The supply of Sliding Sheets - Patient Specific.

Renewal: Upto 24 (twenty-four) month(s) optional extension(s) are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419659 |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ARJO; ETAC; GBUK; HILL-ROM LTD (LIKO; HOSPITAL DIRECT (MARKETING; INTERWEAVE TEXTILES; JOERNS HEALTHCARE; LISCLARE; MANGAR INTERNATIONAL; MIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419659
- 25 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410323

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410323
  Patient Lifting Equipment - This contract framework is for the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment used by Healthcare Professionals predominantly within an Acute (Hospital) settings and covers the following equipment; Hoists Slings Slide Sheets NOTE: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 17915 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the drop down. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area. For further information on using PCS-Tender, please read the Supplier Response Guide: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419659
  Patient Lifting Equipment - This contract framework is for the provision of Patient Lifting Equipment used by Healthcare Professionals predominantly within an Acute (Hospital) settings and covers the following equipment; Hoists Slings Slide Sheets NOTE: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project Code 17915 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Please use the Search/Filter function, then select Project Code from the drop down. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area. For further information on using PCS-Tender, please read the Supplier Response Guide: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648419
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

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