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

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 10:33

Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Dental implants, Components, and Surgical and Prosthetic Instruments". This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly dental and subspecialty instruments and devices, and it serves the oral and maxillofacial surgery department within the Trust. The open procedure procurement method was used, culminating in an award notice published on 30th March 2026. The contract, valued at £480,000 with a gross value of £576,000, is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month renewals. DENTSPLY IH Limited, a large enterprise based in Stonehouse, has been awarded the contract.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in high-quality dental equipment solutions. While DENTSPLY IH Limited secured the award, the tender also highlights a procurement model valuing technical quality and commercial considerations. Businesses focused on innovative and high-value dental products, capable of demonstrating technical superiority and competitive pricing, would find such tenders aligning with their growth strategies. The open procedure and emphasis on quality and price suggest a conducive environment for companies with robust supply capabilities and experience in serving the public sector, particularly central government health entities.

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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/028991-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTSPLY IH

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