Orthotic Consumables
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) · NHS and health
In brief
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) awarded medical supplies and uniform and PPE work to Invacare Ltd, TalarMade Limited and Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd and 8 others on 22 May 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Non-AmbulatoryWhat this lot coversSupply 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Full AmbulatoryWhat this lot coversSupply 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. | Uniforms, clothing and PPE | — |
Gripper SocksWhat this lot coversspecialist 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. | Uniforms, clothing and PPE | — |
Walker FootwearWhat this lot coversfootwear 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Knee BracesWhat this lot coversKnee 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Upper Body & Arm SupportsWhat this lot coversto 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. | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invacare Ltd TalarMade Limited (SME) Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd (SME) Chris Hanley & Partners t/a Chaneco (SME) Performance Health International Ltd 5 bids received | Non-Ambulatory | £1,200,000 | |
| A Algeo Ltd TalarMade Limited (SME) Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd (SME) Chris Hanley & Partners t/a Chaneco (SME) 5 bids received | Full Ambulatory | £4,000,000 | |
| Medline Industries Ltd Sharon Services (UK) Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Gripper Socks | £1,000,000 | |
| Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd (SME) Ossur UK Limited (SME) Thuasne UK Ltd (SME) 10 bids received | Walker Footwear | £1,000,000 | |
| Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd (SME) Ossur UK Limited (SME) Thuasne UK Ltd (SME) 9 bids received | Knee Braces | £540,000 | |
| Essity UK Limited Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd (SME) Ossur UK Limited (SME) 8 bids received | Upper Body & Arm Supports | £1,800,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 069738-2025
- Contract award notice · notice 048925-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
83Awards
58Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies
- B. Braun Medical Limited5 contracts
- Medtronic Limited4 contracts
- Amarox Limited3 contracts
- DR Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited3 contracts
- Fresenius Kabi Limited3 contracts
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From notice 069738-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2025, last updated 26 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.