Provision of Dental implants, Components, and surgical and Prosthetic Instruments

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 13:10

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 10:33

Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the "Provision of Dental Implants, Components, and Surgical and Prosthetic Instruments" intended for its oral and maxillofacial surgery department. Based in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, the Trust operates under the classification of a public authority within the central government. The contract has been awarded to Dentsply IH Limited, located in Stonehouse. This open procedure culminated in the award stage on 8th May 2026, following the initial tender announcement in September 2025. The contract, effective from 1st May 2026, is set to run for two years with possibilities for two 12-month renewals, potentially extending through April 2030. The project, classified under the goods category, will specifically service the UKK23 region.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for large-scale suppliers within the dental and medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in high-quality dental and subspecialty instruments. Businesses with the capacity to fulfil large contracts and who can ensure robust logistical solutions for product delivery to the Taunton region are well-positioned to compete for such tenders in the future. The open procedure taken by the Trust demonstrates transparency and accessibility, encouraging competitive participation and potentially fostering partnerships with public healthcare facilities. This contract underlines opportunities for growth through public sector collaboration, particularly for companies seeking to solidify their presence in the UK healthcare market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dental implants, Components, and surgical and Prosthetic Instruments

Notice Description

Provision of Dental implants, Components, and Surgical and Prosthetic Instruments for use in oral and maxillofacial surgery department at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month Extensions can be applied after the initial 2 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTSPLY IH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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