---
title: "Walking Aids"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793005"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793005.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-03-12"
---

# Walking Aids

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793005

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has updated the award and contract details for the procurement of walking aids. This contract, valued at £1,260,000, involves multiple large suppliers including Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Limited, and Performance Health International. The procurement category is goods, specifically the supply of various types of walking aids. The procurement process is at the award update stage following the tender. The contract period has been extended due to unforeseen demands related to the Covid-19 pandemic and runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The goods will be delivered mainly to the UKM region, ensuring continued supply to meet the needs of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in medical and healthcare equipment supply. Large-scale suppliers and manufacturers of walking aids could benefit from this contract by expanding their market presence and establishing stronger relationships within the public health sector. Firms capable of providing high-quality products and fulfilling large orders efficiently will find this contract particularly attractive. The procurement method is framework, allowing for streamlined and flexible engagement with multiple suppliers to ensure consistent supply and support for the NHS and its services. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to contribute to essential healthcare delivery and support during the ongoing pandemic and beyond.

### Lot Information

Walking Aids

Supply of walking aids: Lot No Lot Name 1 Axilla Metal Crutch, Adult 2 Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 3 Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 4 Elbow Crutch Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 5 Elbow Crutch Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult 6 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult 7 Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel Front Wheel & Two Fixed Rear Wheels, Spring loaded brakes, Adult 8 Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult 9 Four wheeled walker, Adult 10 Knee Walker, Adult 11 Tetrapod, Adult 12 Tripod, Adult 13 Ultra Narrow Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adult 14 Narrow Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adult 15 Hospital Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adult 16 Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult 17 Walking Frame, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult 18 Walking Frame, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult, Bariatric 19 Walking Frame, Atlas Type (Padded), Adjustable height, Adult 20 Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult 21 Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult 22 Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed height, Adult 23 Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult 24 Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable Height , Ergonomic Handle, Adult 25 Axilla Metal Crutch, Childrens 26 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Childrens 27 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Handle, Childrens 28 Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Childrens 29 Four wheeled walker, Childrens 30 Posture Control Walker, Childrens 31 Tetrapod, Childrens 32 Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Childrens 33 Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Childrens 34 Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Bariatric 35 Four Wheeled Walker, Bariatric 36 Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable Height, Bariatric 37 Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Handle, Bariatric 38 Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable Height, Bariatric

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525776 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,260,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | AIDAPT BATHROOMS; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; MOORINGS MEDIQUIP LTD T/A WHEELCHAIR CARE; NOTTINGHAM REHAB; PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL; ROMA MEDICAL; SUNRISE MEDICAL; TRULIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141720 - Walking aids

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525776

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525776
  Walking Aids

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793005

## Provenance

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