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title: "Supply of Static Cushions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666454"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT"
published: "2022-03-23"
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# Supply of Static Cushions

Buyer: NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666454

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by NSS National Procurement based in Edinburgh, focuses on the supply of static cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland. This open tender, identified as NP632/21, is currently in the award stage following contract awards that took place on 28 February 2022. The procurement covers various lots of cushioned products, with successful suppliers like Direct Health Group and Invacare Ltd, reflective of the healthcare industry's specific needs. Important dates include a tender period that concluded on 11 October 2021.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health-related products, particularly those offering cushions and similar medical supplies. Businesses that can meet the stringent quality and technical standards outlined, such as ISO certifications and CE marking, will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. With multiple lots available, suppliers that innovate and provide high-quality healthcare solutions may find a considerable market within NHS Scotland and its associated health boards.

## Notice

Supply of Static Cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimum

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional Extension Periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 2 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocks

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 3 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surface

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 4 - Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 5 - Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 6 - Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foam

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 7 - Modular cushion with positioning accessories

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 8 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valve

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 9 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valve

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 10 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valves

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Cushion filled with discrete, flexible cells that can move relative to each other within cushion to permit deformation of support surface under the loading providing a more even pressure distribution

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 12 - Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustable

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 13- Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam with Anterior Ramp

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

Lot 14 - Innovation Lot

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444210 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,824,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,824,150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 4DX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian East |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | BES CORPORATE; DIRECT HEALTH GROUP; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; FORMALIGN; FRONTIER THERAPEUTICS; HARVEST HEALTHCARE; INVACARE; PERMOBIL; PROSYS INTERNATIONAL; SELECT MEDICAL; SUMED INTERNATIONAL (UK; SUNRISE MEDICAL; TEASDALE HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444210
- 8 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426792

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426792
  Supply of Static Cushions - Supply of Static Cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444210
  Supply of Static Cushions - Supply of Static Cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666454
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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