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title: "Podiatric Equipment Servicing"
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buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Podiatric Equipment Servicing

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ed3ac92-bb69-480e-816a-0e5373345f04

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## Summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier for the servicing of 'DeSoutter' podiatric equipment. The procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" category (CPV 50420000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Ashford (TN25 4AZ). The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, with a closing date for submissions on 7th March 2025. The contract's initial term is two years, starting on 2nd April 2025, with an option to extend for an additional two years, potentially making the total contract length up to 48 months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment, particularly those experienced with 'DeSoutter' products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. Successful bidders will be able to secure a consistent revenue stream over the contract duration, with preventative annual servicing and reactive maintenance required. The open procedure seeks competitive bids, making it a lucrative opportunity for well-established service providers or those looking to expand within the health services sector.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement exercise is to procure a supplier whom can provide maintenance to the Authority's 'DeSoutter' Equipment, utilising genuine Desoutter parts and providing warranty, that support delivery of our Podiatric Surgery services, including preventative (annual servicing) and reactive maintenance to the specified equipment. The contract will run for two years, with an optional two-year extension, to a maximum term of 48 months. This will provide two annual services in the initial contract term, followed by two further annual services within the optional extension term, and any maintenance or repair work required thought both contract terms. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference for this project/opportunity in the Atamis portal is C340621. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef6e523-66de-4e52-90c8-30224ba38d39 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 18:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef6e523-66de-4e52-90c8-30224ba38d39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef6e523-66de-4e52-90c8-30224ba38d39
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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