--- title: "Walking Aids" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-06-25" --- # Walking Aids Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated an active procurement for the supply and delivery of walking aids. This tender, titled "Walking Aids" under the health category, seeks to cater to entities established under the NHS Scotland Act along with various Scottish hospices and joint boards. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic and written submissions, with the procurement stage currently in the tender phase. The primary location for delivery encompasses the United Kingdom, including Scotland and Northern Ireland. The tender period is set to conclude on 25th July 2025 at 12:00 PM, when submissions will be opened, followed by the award period starting the same day. The total estimated contract value is £7 million. Business representatives should reach out to NHS's contact point, Morag MacLeod, located in Edinburgh, for further engagement. This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare goods, specifically walking aids and orthopedic tools, to expand their reach in the medical supply chain. With a market that covers NHS Scotland and other entities, suppliers can secure significant contracts and establish a presence in both Scottish and Northern Irish health sectors. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality products in compliance with sustainability and pricing criteria will find this tender particularly fitting, as awards will involve both ranked and unranked considerations. Organisations that are adept at delivering community benefits while leveraging the NHS Community Benefit Gateway will notably enhance their tender appeal. Engaging in this procurement could mean strategic growth and foster long-term collaboration with the national health system. ## Notice Supply and delivery of Walking Aids to NDS and direct to boards and Scotland Excel and Northern Ireland ### Lot Information ELBOW CRUTCH, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, ERGONOMIC PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT) length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kg ELBOW CRUTCH, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, ERGONOMIC PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT) length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions FOUR WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, TWO FIXED OR SWIVEL FRONT WHEELS, TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, ADULT) Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg FOUR WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, TWO FIXED OR SWIVEL FRONT WHEELS, TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, ADULT Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x12 month extensions WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES ADULT Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. AXILLA CRUTCH, METAL, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg AXILLA CRUTCH, METAL, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. ELBOW CRUTCH FIXED HEIGHT, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg ELBOW CRUTCH FIXED HEIGHT, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. ELBOW CRUTCH FIXED HEIGHT ERGONOMIC PLASTIC/ERGONOMIC PVC HANDLE, ADULT height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed height, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult, height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg and accessories, for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. ELBOW CRUTCH FOREARM TROUGH TYPE, ADJUSTBLE, ADULT length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg ELBOW CRUTCH FOREARM TROUGH TYPE, ADJUSTBLE, ADULT length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. KNEE WALKER, ADULT Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg KNEE WALKER, ADULT Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. TETRAPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kg TETRAPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kgfor NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions TRIPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg TRIPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, ULTRA NARROW Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, ULTRA NARROW and accessories Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award Renewal: The authority gas the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT, HOSPITAL Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT, HOSPITAL Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, BARIATRIC Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, BARIATRIC Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE, PADDED, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE, PADDED, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extension options. WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, FIXED HEIGHT, ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, FIXED HEIGHT, ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WALKING STICK, METAL, FIXED HEIGHT ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg WALKING STICK, METAL, FIXED HEIGHT ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. AXILLA CRUTCH, ADJUSTABLE, CHILDRENS Length 940mm-1150mm, MUW 150kg-160kg Axilla Crutch, Metal, Adjustable length, Childrens, Length 940mm-1150mm, MUW 150kg-160kgfor NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, CHILDRENS Length 360mm-800mm, MUW 100kg-160kg ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, CHILDRENS Length 360mm-800mm, MUW 100kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES, CHILDRENS THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES, CHILDRENS and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions POSTURE CONTROL WALKER, CHILDRENS Height 370mm-1100mm, MUW 25kg-115kg POSTURE CONTROL WALKER, CHILDRENS Height 370mm-1100mm, MUW 25kg-115kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extenions. WHEELED WALKING GUTTER FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, CHILDRENS WHEELED WALKING GUTTER FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, CHILDRENS and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x12 month extensions WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, CHILDRENS Height 550mm-800mm, MUW 60kg-180kg WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, CHILDRENS Height 550mm-800mm, MUW 60kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, BARIATRIC Length 690mm-1210mm, MUW 330kg ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, BARIATRIC Length 690mm-1210mm, MUW 330kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions FOUR WHEELED WALKER, BARIATRIC height 810mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg FOUR WHEELED WALKER, BARIATRIC height 810mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 630mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 630mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW175kg-320kg WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW175kg-320kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. WHEELED GUTTER WALKING FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, ADULT Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg WHEELED GUTTER WALKING FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, ADULT Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions WALKING FRAME & WHEELED WALKING FRAME ADULT & NARROW 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg WALKING FRAME & WHEELED WALKING FRAME ADULT & NARROW MUW 160kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award. Renewal: The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533219 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141710 - Crutches ## Release History - 25 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533219 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533219 Walking Aids - Supply and delivery of Walking Aids to NDS and direct to boards and Scotland Excel and Northern Ireland ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799917 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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