Notice Information
Notice Title
The Supply of Orthotic Products
Notice Description
The BSOL Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intends to tender for a Framework Agreement that aims to provide a full product offering for the Orthotic service inclusive of Made to Measure/Modular/Off the Shelf products for BSOL Procurement Collaborative hosted by University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Lead Customer) and health care partners set out below. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods. The Goods/Services have been divided into the following (Lots): Lot 1 Bespoke Footwear and Insoles Lot 2 Modular Footwear and Insoles Lot 3a M2M - Lower Limb (Plastic) Lot 3b M2M - Lower Limb (Carbon Fibre) Lot 4a M2M - Spinal (Rigid) Lot 4b M2M - Spinal (Fabric) Lot 4c M2M - Helmets Lot 5 M2M - Upper Limb Lot 6 OTS - Lower - Foot & Foot/Ankle Lot 7 OTS - Lower -Hip/Leg/Knees Lot 8 OTS - Upper - Shoulder to Wrist Lot 9 OTS - Upper - Head Neck and Trunk Lot 10 Insoles Lot 11 Associated Orthotic Equipment A previous Prior Information Notice has been released by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) under Notice: 2024/S 000-024548 & Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0487bf & A previous Preliminary Market Egagement Notice has been released by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) under Notice: 2025/S 000-050997 & Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058d25
Lot Information
Made to Measure (Bespoke) Footwear and Insoles
The supplier shall provide fully bespoke, made-to-measure orthotic footwear and insoles manufactured to individual patient casts or measurements. The supplier shall provide a repair and alteration service for bespoke footwear.
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Modular Footwear and InsolesThe supplier shall provide modular orthotic footwear and insoles, including associated repairs and adaptations
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Made-to-Measure (M2M) Lower Limb - PlasticThe Supplier will provide of custom-made lower limb orthoses manufactured from plastic materials, including repairs and adaptations. Products will include but not be limited to AFOs, KAFOs, and similar devices - Thermoplastic materials (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene).
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Made-to-Measure (M2M) Lower Limb Carbon FibreThe Supplier will provide custom-made lower limb orthoses manufactured from using carbon fibre or composite materials, including repairs and adaptations. Products will be lightweight, high-strength and patient specific; suitable for high-demand or active users
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Made-to-Measure (M2M) Spinal RigidThe Supplier will provide rigid spinal orthoses made to patient specification, products include but no limited to TLSOs, LSOs, and cervical-thoracic braces made from Thermoplastic or Composite rigid shells
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Made-to-Measure (M2M) Spinal FabricThe Supplier will provide made to measure soft or semi-rigid spinal orthoses including but not limited to Corsets, belts, and semi-rigid braces.
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
LycraThe Supplier will provide custom-made and off the shelf lycra orthoses including Full-body Lycra suits, Segmental garments (e.g. upper limb, lower limb, trunk) and Custom-fitted orthoses tailored to individual patient measurements.
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Lower Limb: Foot & Foot/AnkleThe Supplier will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for foot and ankle conditions including but not limited to AFOs, foot drop splints, ankle stabilisers
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Lower Limb: Hip, Leg, KneeThe Suppleir will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for hip, leg, and knee support including but not limited to knee braces, hip abduction orthoses, post-op supports
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Upper Limb: Shoulder to WristThe Supplier will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for upper limb support inlcuding but not limited to shoulder immobilisers, elbow braces, wrist splints
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Upper Limb: Head, Neck, and TrunkThe Supplier will provide prefabricated, off the shelf orthoses for upper limb support including but not limited to Cervical collars, spinal supports and cranial helmets
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
InsolesThe Supplier will provide both off the shelf and bespoke Insoles that are designed to support foot health, improve gait, and alleviate pressure-related conditions for patients across a range of clinical settings
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Associated Orthotic EquipmentThe Supplier will provide orthotic devices designed to support, align, prevent, or correct musculoskeletal deformities and/or improve the function of movable parts of the body
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
HelmetsAn orthotic helmet (cranial orthosis) is a custom-fabricated medical device designed to correct or manage cranial deformities or to support post-operative cranial remodeling following surgery. The helmet applies gentle, passive pressure to prominent areas of the skull while allowing space for growth, promoting symmetrical head shape.
Options: The Authority reserves the right to make multiple purchases under each subsequent call off contract
Renewal: The intention is to establish a framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f6d3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083415-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
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- CPV Codes
33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £15,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £15,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Dec 20258 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 29 Jan 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Mid South Essex 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
- BASILDON
- Postcode
- SS16 5NL
- Postcode Area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH3 Essex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
- Delivery Location
- TLG31 Birmingham
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- Local Authority
- Basildon
- Electoral Ward
- Langdon Hills
- Westminster Constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083415-2025
16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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