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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Paediatric Wrist Braces"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Paediatric Wrist Braces

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45ee6e6b-0990-444a-af74-c67798473a6f

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## Summary

The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Paediatric wrist braces, aiming to standardise orthotic devices across the Trust and ensure best value for money. The tender, identified as Q1590/IC, is classified under the industry category of medical clothing. The tender was published on 30 October 2018 and will remain open until 19 November 2018. The Trust has established a competitive quotation procurement method, and the initial contract period is set to commence on 5 December 2018, lasting until 5 December 2020, with the total estimated value of the contract being £2,063.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment and orthotics sectors to expand their business. Companies that provide high-quality orthotic services or medical clothing, particularly those specialising in protective wristbands or similar products, may find this an advantageous bid. The requirement for suppliers to submit samples for evaluation and participate in an e-Auction indicates a competitive environment, likely favouring businesses that can demonstrate both innovation and value in their offerings.

## Notice

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") is issuing this invitation to quote ("ITQ") for the provision of Paediatric wrist braces. The aim of this competition will be to standardise Orthotic devices across the Trust and ensuring best value for money. Suppliers must express an interest via the e-tendering portal (ProContract) as well as completing a short questionnaire which will provide the Trust with key company and product information. Suppliers who express an interest must submit a sample product for evaluation. The Trust will then evaluate your sample product and confirm shortly afterwards whether your product has met the minimum quality criteria Suppliers will then be asked to submit their maximum starting bid for the e-Auction. This must fall in line with the maximum price that will be set by the Trust If there are two or more interested and compliant suppliers following the stages above, the Trust will proceed with the e-Auction. Further information can be found within the ITQ Document, which can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3ead6b-a1a6-49f9-b672-3389020958b1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 5 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,063 |
| 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 | TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 35113480 - Protective wristbands
- 85111600 - Orthotic services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3ead6b-a1a6-49f9-b672-3389020958b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3ead6b-a1a6-49f9-b672-3389020958b1
  30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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