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Published 8 Sept 2021, 08:44 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply of Static Cushions

Official notice

Authority: NSS National Procurement

Framework agreement14 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,824,150total for 14 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 11 Oct 2021awarded 28 Feb 2022
Lots 14see the lot list below

What is being bought14 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply of Static Cushions for the acute sector of NHS Scotland

CPV: Wheelchair cushions

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
13 bids on the busiest of 12 lots · 13 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure

14 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimumAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional Extension Periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #2Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocksAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #3Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surfaceAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #4Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foamAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #5Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foamAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #6Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foamAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #7Modular cushion with positioning accessoriesAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #8Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valveAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #9Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valveAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowed
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #10Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valvesAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #11Cushion filled with discrete, flexible cells that can move relative to each other within cushion to permit deformation of support surface under the loading providing a more even pressure distributionRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #12Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustableAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #13Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam with Anterior RampRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions
Lot #14Innovation LotAwardedRenewal

The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

Delivery: Scotland · The supply of Static Cushions. This framework will be available to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
Extensions: 2 x optional extension periods of 12 months (maximum 24 months)Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
33193221 Wheelchair cushions

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 14 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 50
  • Price: 50
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: (1)All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the candidate in respect of the activities which are similar type to the subject matter of the notice. (2)All candidates will be required to provid…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Supply of Static Cushions” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
8 Sept 2021, 08:44 BST
Last source update
23 Mar 2022, 11:09 GMT
Award evaluation window
11 Oct 2021 – …
Authority reference
NP632/21
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-007839
Classification (CPV)
Wheelchair cushions
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02de39 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has be entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.

Publisher note: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement conducted this procurement of NP632/21 Static Cushions (‘Products’) on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’) The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.7 and V2.4 covers the full scope of the Framework Agreement and the entire 36 months contract duration and the 24 month extension period of the framework agreement as a 5 year value Please note that no award was made on the following Lots: Lot 11: Cushion filled with discrete, flexible cells that can move relative to each other within the cushion to permit deformation of the support surface Lot 13: Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam with Anterior Ramp (SC Ref:687575)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
11 Oct 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
11 Oct 2021, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

11 Oct 2021 → 23 Mar 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Oct 2021, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    11 Oct 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    23 Mar 2022, 11:09 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    23 Mar 2022, 11:09 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 13admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 13busiest of 12 lots
Contracts signed 12latest 28 Feb 2022

12 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 12 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1,824,150, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1 - Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimum

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 8 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valve

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 10 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valves

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 14 - Innovation Lot

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surface

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 6 - Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foam

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 7 - Modular cushion with positioning accessories

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 9 - Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valve

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 12 - Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustable

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 2 - Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocks

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 - Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 5 - Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam

    Signed
    28 Feb 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Contoured cushion constructed of a moulded Pu foam and visco elastic under the buttocks at a minimum6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad0——
2 · Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel insert under the buttocks7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad0——
3 · Contoured cushion constructed of a combination Pu foam base with liquid or gel overlay covering the cushion surface4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad0——
4 · Planar foam cushion constructed of polyurethane CMHR range 36 to 60 foam7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad0——
5 · Planar foam cushion with castellated upper surface constructed CMHR range 36 to 60 foam6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad0——
6 · Cushion constructed of contoured cold cure moulded foam4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad0——
7 · Modular cushion with positioning accessories4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad0——
8 · Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via single valve2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad0——
9 · Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via dual valve3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad0——
10 · Air filled cushion comprising flexible, individual inter-connected cells. Amount of air in cushion set via four valves1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
12 · Air filled cushion with amount of air adjustable8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad0——
14 · Innovation Lot13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NSS National Procurement

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawHealth Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH22 4DXContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff Court HouseReview body Edinburgh

Framework contractors & participating bidders

13 commercial parties on the notice
  • BES CorporateFramework contractor 131 South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale, Bristol, South West, BS3 2SZContact email, phone
  • Direct Health GroupFramework contractor Whitey Court, Western Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, UK, CF83 1BFContact phone
  • Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor Whitehall 26 Business Park, 1 Heathfield Lane, Birkenshaw, UK, BD11 2HWContact phone
  • FormAlignFramework contractor Liberator House, Unit 7 Clopton Business Park, Clopton, UK, IP13 6TDContact phone
  • Frontier Therapeutics LtdFramework contractor Block A, Newbridge Road Industrial Estate, UK, NP12 2YLContact phone
  • Harvest Healthcare LtdFramework contractor Sheaf House, Bradmarsh Way, Bradmarsh Business Park, Rotherham, Yorkshire & Humber, S60 1BWContact phone
  • Invacare LtdFramework contractor Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales, CF35 5HZContact phone
  • Permobil LtdFramework contractor Regus 6th Floor, 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington, London, W2 6BDContact phone
  • Prosys International LtdFramework contractor Highland House, 165 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London, SW19 1NEContact phone
  • Select MedicalFramework contractor unit 10 Philips Road, Whitebirk Industrial estate, Blackburn, UK, BB1 5NAContact phone
Show 3 more suppliers
  • Sumed International (UK) LtdFramework contractor Integrity House, Units 1-2 Graphite Way, Hadfield, Glossop, East Midlands, SK13 1QHContact phone
  • Sunrise Medical LtdFramework contractor Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2LDContact phone
  • Teasdale Healthcare Equipment LtdFramework contractor Unit 8 Crosland Industrial Estate, Bredbury, Stockport, UK, SK6 2BRContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.