Tender

Walking Aids

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

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-034918

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055306

Published 25 June 2025, 9:36am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

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

1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

Contact

Morag MacLeod

Email

morag.macleod7@nhs.scot

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Walking Aids

Reference number

NP50725

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Supply and delivery of Walking Aids to NDS and direct to boards and Scotland Excel and Northern Ireland

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ELBOW CRUTCH, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, ERGONOMIC PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT) length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kg

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ELBOW CRUTCH, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, ERGONOMIC PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT) length 580mm-1070mm, MUW 160-195kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

FOUR WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, TWO FIXED OR SWIVEL FRONT WHEELS, TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, ADULT) Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

FOUR WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, TWO FIXED OR SWIVEL FRONT WHEELS, TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, ADULT Height 830mm-980mm, width 630mm-740mm, MUW 135kg-230kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT length 530mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-190kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW 125kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES ADULT Height 810mm-990mm, width 550mm-700mm, MUW 120kg-130kg

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

AXILLA CRUTCH, METAL, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

AXILLA CRUTCH, METAL, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT length 1120mm-1550mm, MUW 125kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ELBOW CRUTCH FIXED HEIGHT, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ELBOW CRUTCH FIXED HEIGHT, PLASTIC/PVC HANDLE, ADULT Height 900m-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ELBOW CRUTCH FIXED HEIGHT ERGONOMIC PLASTIC/ERGONOMIC PVC HANDLE, ADULT height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Elbow Crutch, Metal, Fixed height, Ergonomic Plastic/PVC Handle, Adult, height 900mm-1200mm, MUW 160kg-195kg and accessories, for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ELBOW CRUTCH FOREARM TROUGH TYPE, ADJUSTBLE, ADULT length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ELBOW CRUTCH FOREARM TROUGH TYPE, ADJUSTBLE, ADULT length 890mm-1220mm, MUW 120kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

KNEE WALKER, ADULT Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

KNEE WALKER, ADULT Handle bar height 820mm-1200mm, knee rest height 370mm-550mm, MUW 135kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

TETRAPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kg

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

TETRAPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-180kgfor NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

TRIPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

TRIPOD, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 720mm-1020mm, MUW 120kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, ULTRA NARROW Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, ULTRA NARROW and accessories Height 680mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width no more than 510mm for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority gas the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT, HOSPITAL Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT, HOSPITAL Height 660mm-970mm, MUW 160kg-180kg, width 570mm-660mm and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT Height 830mm-1420mm, MUW 120kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, BARIATRIC Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg

Lot No

18

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE WITH TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE, ADULT, BARIATRIC Height 970mm-1420mm, MUW 160kg-190kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE, PADDED, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg

Lot No

19

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAMES, ATLAS TYPE, PADDED, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 860mm-1400mm, MUW 120kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extension options.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, FIXED HEIGHT, ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg

Lot No

21

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, FIXED HEIGHT, ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Ssutainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING STICK, METAL, FIXED HEIGHT ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg

Lot No

22

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING STICK, METAL, FIXED HEIGHT ADULT MUW 125kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

AXILLA CRUTCH, ADJUSTABLE, CHILDRENS Length 940mm-1150mm, MUW 150kg-160kg

Lot No

23

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Axilla Crutch, Metal, Adjustable length, Childrens, Length 940mm-1150mm, MUW 150kg-160kgfor NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, CHILDRENS Length 360mm-800mm, MUW 100kg-160kg

Lot No

24

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, CHILDRENS Length 360mm-800mm, MUW 100kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

THREE WHEELED WALKER, FOLDING, SWIVEL FRONT WHEEL & TWO FIXED REAR WHEELS, LOOPED BRAKES, CHILDRENS

Lot No

25

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

POSTURE CONTROL WALKER, CHILDRENS Height 370mm-1100mm, MUW 25kg-115kg

Lot No

26

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

POSTURE CONTROL WALKER, CHILDRENS Height 370mm-1100mm, MUW 25kg-115kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extenions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WHEELED WALKING GUTTER FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, CHILDRENS

Lot No

27

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WHEELED WALKING GUTTER FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, CHILDRENS and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, CHILDRENS Height 550mm-800mm, MUW 60kg-180kg

Lot No

28

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, CHILDRENS Height 550mm-800mm, MUW 60kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, BARIATRIC Length 690mm-1210mm, MUW 330kg

Lot No

29

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

ELBOW CRUTCH, METAL, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, BARIATRIC Length 690mm-1210mm, MUW 330kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

FOUR WHEELED WALKER, BARIATRIC height 810mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg

Lot No

30

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

FOUR WHEELED WALKER, BARIATRIC height 810mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 630mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg

Lot No

31

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAMES & WHEELED WALKING FRAMES, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 630mm-1000mm, MUW 180kg-320kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW175kg-320kg

Lot No

32

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING STICK, METAL, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, BARIATRIC Height 700mm-1095mm, MUW175kg-320kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WHEELED GUTTER WALKING FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, ADULT Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WHEELED GUTTER WALKING FRAMES, cw FOREARM TROUGHS, ADULT Height 730mm-1090mm, width 570mm-620mm, MUW 140kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING FRAME & WHEELED WALKING FRAME ADULT & NARROW 665mm-985mm, Narrow Width 510mm-570mm, MUW 160kg-180kg

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING FRAME & WHEELED WALKING FRAME ADULT & NARROW MUW 160kg-180kg and accessories for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, ranked award, products from this lot will be physically evaluated.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Characteristics / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg

Lot No

20

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141710 - Crutches

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

United Kingdom, Scotland- also applies to Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALKING STICK, FISCHER HANDLE, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, ADULT Height 670mm-1085mm, MUW120kg-160kg for NHS Scotland, Northern Ireland Health Boards and Scotland Excel. 4 Suppliers to be awarded, unranked award.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

38

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The authority has the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 128

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

25 July 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 36 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

25 July 2025

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

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 38 months contract duration and the 2 x 12 month extension period of the framework agreement.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29360. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework.

Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a brief summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and also what impact and outcomes these have achieved.

Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits.

For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway

(SC Ref:799917)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Sherriff Court House

27 Chambers Street

Edinburgh

EH1 1LB

Email

edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1312252525

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection notification has previously been made) applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the framework agreement which notification will contain among other information, a summary of the reasons why the economic operators was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority dispatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant framework agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the framework agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the framework agreement has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the framework agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the framework agreement has been 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.