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title: "Supply of Walking Aids"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687682"
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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: "2022-03-22"
---

# Supply of Walking Aids

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687682

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for the modification of Framework Agreement NP507/17 for the supply of walking aids. This modification is necessary to address the additional demands imposed on the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract term is set to commence on 1st July 2022 and expire on 30th September 2023. The procurement method is 'limited', with an emphasis on maintaining necessary supplies as detailed in the public procurement regulations. The procurement pertains to the health industry and is taking place in various NHS locations across Scotland.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health sector, particularly those specialising in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment and assistive technologies. Companies such as manufacturers and suppliers of walking aids, mobility solutions, and related technologies are encouraged to participate. Given the ongoing demand arising from pandemic circumstances, businesses positioned in this niche should consider leveraging this framework agreement to expand their market presence and meet the requirements of NHS facilities across Scotland.

## Notice

This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP507/17 Supply of Walking Aids. The modified additional contract term will commence on 1st July 2022, expiring on 30th September 2023. This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual Lots

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP507/17 Supply of Walking Aids. The modified additional contract term will commence on 1st July 2022, expiring on 30th September 2023. This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual Lots

### Procurement Information

This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP507/17 Supply of Walking Aids. The modified additional contract term will commence on 1st July 2022, expiring on 30th September 2023. This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual Lots

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444071 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,695,035 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | 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, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AIDAPT BATHROOMS; DRIVE DEVILBISS SIDHIL; MOORINGS MEDIQUIP LTD T/A WHEELCHAIR CARE; NOTTINGHAM REHAB; PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL; ROMA MEDICAL; SIMPLYMED; SUNRISE MEDICAL; TRULIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141720 - Walking aids

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444071

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444071
  Supply of Walking Aids - This Notice is to advise the requirement for modification of the contract term for Framework Agreement NP507/17 Supply of Walking Aids. The modified additional contract term will commence on 1st July 2022, expiring on 30th September 2023. This modification is required to meet the additional demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual Lots

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=687682
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687682

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