Planning

Hips and Knees (Primary and Revision)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 11:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The planned procurement process initiated by SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST involves the supply of "Hips and Knees (Primary and Revision)" equipment. It falls under the goods category specific to orthopaedic implants, with an expected gross value of £4,800,000. The procurement is conducted via a selective method, specifically as an award under a framework, indicative of its structured and competitive approach. The location targeted for delivery is the UKK23 region, encompassing Taunton in the United Kingdom. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period set from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2030, with a possible extension until November 2031, thus indicating a long-term opportunity for engaged suppliers.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in the production and supply of orthopaedic implants. Suppliers with the capability to deliver high-quality medical goods and who have a track record of working within healthcare frameworks will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Given the substantial contract value and the central government procurement framework, businesses experienced in handling large-scale and complex supply contracts could greatly benefit. Additionally, those capable of maintaining competitive pricing while meeting rigorous quality and regulatory standards stand to enhance their business portfolio through successful collaboration with a reputable public authority like the SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hips and Knees (Primary and Revision)

Notice Description

Supply of Hips and Knees (Primary and Revision)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069adb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045299-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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