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Orthotic Consumables

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Buyer Address: 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB

Contact Name: Matt Thomas

Contact Email: matt.thomas@nhs.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312756000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1600000.0 GBP
Published
30 Oct 2025, 00:00
Deadline
01 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
33141700
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542373

Link Title: Orthotic Consumables

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

Lots

Lot Title: Non-Ambulatory

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability: net zero climate targeting

Lot Title: Full Ambulatory

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability: net zero climate targeting

Lot Title: Gripper Socks

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability: net zero climate targeting

Lot Title: Walker Footwear

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Has Options: No

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability: net zero climate targeting

Lot Title: Knee Braces

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Has Options: No

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability: net zero climate targeting

Lot Title: Upper Body & Arm Supports

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 6 Status: active

Lot 6 Has Options: No

Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability: net zero climate targeting

Documents

Document Title: Orthotic Consumables

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

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