A new contract has been awarded for wheelchairs and walking aids
14th January 2025
Iceland Health held an invitation to tender for a framework contract for the purchase of hand-driven wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and walking aids for health insured individuals at the end of last year.
New contracts based on the tender took effect on December 1st and subsequently, Iceland Health has published a new information booklet and product list.
The main changes from the previous tender are that now wheelchairs are all together in one contract; previously there was a contract for electric wheelchairs. The number of companies with which Iceland Health contracts has increased from four to seven.
The product list contains a summary of the models for which the Icelandic Health Insurance has contracted to purchase from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2026.
For further information, please visit the website of the Icelandic Health Insurance for assistive technology devices.