Tender

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Paediatric Wrist Braces

TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

30 Oct 2018 at 09:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Paediatric wrist braces, aiming to standardise orthotic devices across the Trust and ensure best value for money. The tender, identified as Q1590/IC, is classified under the industry category of medical clothing. The tender was published on 30 October 2018 and will remain open until 19 November 2018. The Trust has established a competitive quotation procurement method, and the initial contract period is set to commence on 5 December 2018, lasting until 5 December 2020, with the total estimated value of the contract being £2,063.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment and orthotics sectors to expand their business. Companies that provide high-quality orthotic services or medical clothing, particularly those specialising in protective wristbands or similar products, may find this an advantageous bid. The requirement for suppliers to submit samples for evaluation and participate in an e-Auction indicates a competitive environment, likely favouring businesses that can demonstrate both innovation and value in their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Paediatric Wrist Braces

Notice Description

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") is issuing this invitation to quote ("ITQ") for the provision of Paediatric wrist braces. The aim of this competition will be to standardise Orthotic devices across the Trust and ensuring best value for money. Suppliers must express an interest via the e-tendering portal (ProContract) as well as completing a short questionnaire which will provide the Trust with key company and product information. Suppliers who express an interest must submit a sample product for evaluation. The Trust will then evaluate your sample product and confirm shortly afterwards whether your product has met the minimum quality criteria Suppliers will then be asked to submit their maximum starting bid for the e-Auction. This must fall in line with the maximum price that will be set by the Trust If there are two or more interested and compliant suppliers following the stages above, the Trust will proceed with the e-Auction. Further information can be found within the ITQ Document, which can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45ee6e6b-0990-444a-af74-c67798473a6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3ead6b-a1a6-49f9-b672-3389020958b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33199000 - Medical clothing

35113480 - Protective wristbands

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,063 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2018 - 5 Dec 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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