Official UK procurement notice
Supply of Walking Aids · UK public procurement notice
Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought32 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSupply and fitting of Walking aids to NHS Scotland and Scotland Excel
CPV: Crutches · Walking aids
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 128 suppliers · 8 bids on the busiest of 25 lots (0.1 per place) · 7 appointed
Lots and requirements (32)Procurement structure
25 of 32 loaded on this pageShowing the first 25 of 32 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 32 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot.
Lot #1Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg)CancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg)
Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #2Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg)
Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #3Four Wheeled Walker, Folding, Two fixed or swivel front wheels, Two fixed rear wheels, Adult Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Four Wheeled Walker, Folding, Two fixed or swivel front wheels, Two fixed rear wheels, Adult Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg
Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #4Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg
Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #5Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg
Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #6Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg
Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #7Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kg
Ranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #8Axilla Metal Crutch, adjustable, Adult length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Axilla Metal Crutch, adjustable, Adult length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #9Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #10Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/Ergonomic PVC Handle, Adult height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/Ergonomic PVC Handle, Adult height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #11Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #12Knee Walker, Adult Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Knee Walker, Adult Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #13Tetrapod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Tetrapod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #14Tripod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Tripod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #15Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Ultra Narrow Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mmCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Ultra Narrow Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #16Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Hospital Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mmCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Hospital Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #17Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #18Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult, Bariatric Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult, Bariatric Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #19Walking Frames, Atlas Type (Padded), Adjustable height, Adult Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Frames, Atlas Type (Padded), Adjustable height, Adult Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #20Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #21Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #22Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kgCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #23Axilla Metal Crutch, Adjustable, Childrens, Length 940mm-1150mmCancelledRenewal
This lot is for
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #24Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Childrens Length 360mm-800mmCancelledRenewal
This lot is for Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Childrens Length 360mm-800mm
Unranked award, maximum 4 suppliers per lot
Lot #25THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES, CHILDRENSRenewal
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.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
20 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Price carries 60–80 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 80 points.
- “Supply of Walking Aids” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 128 suppliers, 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
- 25 Jun 2025, 09:36 BST
- Last source update
- 9 Jan 2026, 10:11 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 25 Jul 2025 – …
- Authority reference
NP50725- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001716- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055306Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- 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, is undertaking this procurement of Walking Aids(‘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 Join Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’), where applicable and Scottish Hospices. The estimated values referred to in Section II.1.5 and 11.2.6 covers the 48 months contract duration. (SC Ref:819036)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 25 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 1080 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 25 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
Timeline
25 Jul 2025 → 9 Jan 2026 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown25 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened25 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Notice published291 days ago9 Jan 2026, 10:11 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete9 Jan 2026, 10:11 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast31 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Axilla Metal Crutch, Adjustable, Childrens, Length 940mm-1150mm
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £5,600,000
- Status
- active
Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £536,710
- Status
- active
Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £493,907
- Status
- active
Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £149,223
- Status
- active
Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £188,879
- Status
- active
Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £1,248,214
- Status
- active
Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £87,426
- Status
- active
Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg)
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £1,947,314
- Status
- active
Tripod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £11,153
- Status
- active
Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Hospital Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £126,231
- Status
- active
Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Ultra Narrow Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £88,024
- Status
- active
Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £30,887
- Status
- active
Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable Height, Bariatric Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW175kg-320kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £5,800
- Status
- active
Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/Ergonomic PVC Handle, Adult height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £9,200
- Status
- active
Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £5,687
- Status
- active
Tetrapod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £28,172
- Status
- active
Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £227
- Status
- active
Axilla Metal Crutch, adjustable, Adult length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £77,532
- Status
- active
Knee Walker, Adult Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £1
- Status
- active
Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg
- Signed
- 17 Dec 2025
- Value
- £15,443
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, adjustable, Adult, Narrow Height 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg) | 7bids · 7 electronic · 6 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
| 2 · Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kg | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 3 · Four Wheeled Walker, Folding, Two fixed or swivel front wheels, Two fixed rear wheels, Adult Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 4 · Elbow Crutch Double Adjustable, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg | 8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 5 · Walking Stick, Metal, Adjustable height , Adult Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg | 8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 6 · Wheeled Walking Gutter Frames cw Forearm Troughs, Adult Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 7 · Three Wheeled Walker , Folding, Swivel front wheel & Two Fixed rear wheels, looped Brakes, Adult Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kg | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 8 · Axilla Metal Crutch, adjustable, Adult length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 9 · Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 10 · Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed Height, Ergonomic Plastic/Ergonomic PVC Handle, Adult height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 11 · Elbow Crutch, Metal, Forearm Trough Type, Adjustable Length, Adult length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 12 · Knee Walker, Adult Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 13 · Tetrapod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kg | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 14 · Tripod, metal, adjustable height, Adult Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 15 · Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Ultra Narrow Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 16 · Walking Frames and Wheeled Walking Frames, Adjustable, Adult, Hospital Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 17 · Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 18 · Walking Frames, Atlas Type with Forearm Trough, Adjustable height, Adult, Bariatric Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 19 · Walking Frames, Atlas Type (Padded), Adjustable height, Adult Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 20 · Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Adjustable height , Adult Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 21 · Walking Stick, Fischer Type Handle, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 22 · Walking Stick, Metal, Fixed height, Adult MUW 125kg-160kg | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 23 · Axilla Metal Crutch, Adjustable, Childrens, Length 940mm-1150mm | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 24 · Elbow Crutch, Metal, Double Adjustable, Childrens Length 360mm-800mm | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| Lot 26 | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Sherriff Court HouseReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
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Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria