Planning

Medical Device Integration Middleware

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

08 Jun 2026 at 13:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Medical Device Integration Middleware". This planned procurement aims to better understand the market to inform future activities, focusing on goods under the IT software package category. The Trust, located in Taunton, UK, is seeking to engage with interested suppliers via a pre-market engagement, with an expression of interest deadline set for 24th April 2026. This procurement stage involves completing a supplier questionnaire, and further engagement activities are scheduled until 19th June 2026. The process is aligned with the legal framework outlined in the UK's legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT and software providers specialising in medical device integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with innovative middleware solutions that can integrate medical devices effectively. Qualified suppliers will have the chance to shape the future procurement framework by contributing insights through the pre-market engagement phase. This process offers an advantageous platform for vendors looking to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare technology sector, with potential contracts extending up to 2035.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Device Integration Middleware

Notice Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are undertaking this Pre-Market Engagement for a Medical Device Integration Middleware to better understand the market and help inform future procurement activity.

Planning Information

The Trust wishes to engage with interested suppliers through an Expression of Interest and the completion of a Supplier Questionnaire. Please visit atamis to access the following documents and submit a response: Pre-Market Engagement Invitation Pre-Market Engagement Supplier Questionnaire Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Submission deadline: 5pm 24 April 2026 Following completion of the Pre‑Market Engagement Questionnaire the Authority may invite a limited number of suppliers (up to six) to optional 1‑to‑1 meetings. These meetings form part of PME and are intended solely to improve the Authority’s understanding of the market, solution options, risks and opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053842-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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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