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title: "Orthotic Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813581"
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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: "2026-05-26"
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# Orthotic Consumables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813581

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Orthotic Consumables. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and focused on the health category. The process was initiated to provide various orthotic support products aimed at reducing pressure and offering body support, both in and out of bed. The procurement operation was carried out from the central location of Edinburgh, UKM, with significant input provided by the central purchasing body, NHS National Services Scotland's National Procurement division. The award notice was issued on 26 May 2026, following contract signing on 22 May 2026. This contracting process has culminated in the award of contracts to multiple suppliers across different product lots, such as knee braces and upper body supports.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, as indicated by the participating suppliers chosen for various lots, showcasing NHS Scotland's commitment to supporting smaller enterprises. Businesses in the medical supplies industry that focus on orthotic and support products are well-suited to engage with this procurement framework. The open procedure adopted here offers a transparent competitive environment, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capacity and innovation in sustainable goods, aligning with NHS Scotland’s sustainability goals. Moreover, companies with expertise in creating durable and effective medical support products could benefit from increased exposure and expansion opportunities across the NHS's extensive network within Scotland.

## Notice

Orthotic support products to be used in bed to reduce pressure. Body support products to provide support out of bed.

### Lot Information

Non-Ambulatory

Supply of bed mounted inflated pressure redistribution products. Must be manufactured from a cleanable material. We envisage awarding to 3 suppliers in this lot as a multi supplier unranked award.

Full Ambulatory

Supply of special footwear which will remove pressure from the heal when walking and aid stability of the user. The Authority envisage awarding 3 suppliers to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Gripper Socks

specialist socks to help patients maintain their footing who are classed as being as rick of falling. To be provided with grips on both sides. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Ranked award.

Walker Footwear

footwear which can provide a degree of immobilisation and support following soft tissue injuries, are also suitable for some fractures. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

Knee Braces

Knee Braces To provide a support of the knee for arthritis, sprains and instability of the knee. The Authority envisage awarding 3 supplier to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Award.

Upper Body & Arm Supports

to include but not limited to. Upper Body & Arm Supports, Tennis Elbow Support and Cervical Collar. The Authority envisage awarding 3 suppliers in this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556592 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,540,000 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | A.ALGEO; CHRIS HANLEY & PARTNERS T/A CHANECO; ESSITY; INVACARE; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES; OSSUR; PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL; PROMEDICS ORTHOPAEDIC; SHARON SERVICES; TALARMADE; THUASNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 18317000 - Socks
- 18832000 - Special footwear
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
- 33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear
- 33141760 - Splints

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556592
- 30 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542373

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542373
  Orthotic Consumables - Orthotic support products to be used in bed to reduce pressure. Body support products to provide support out of bed.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556592
  Orthotic Consumables - Orthotic support products to be used in bed to reduce pressure. Body support products to provide support out of bed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813581
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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