--- title: "Production and supply of Injection moulded generic insoles and manufacture of moulds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6564c098-8937-47e3-b8b0-452bcd144e1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6564c098-8937-47e3-b8b0-452bcd144e1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6564c098-8937-47e3-b8b0-452bcd144e1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6564c098-8937-47e3-b8b0-452bcd144e1a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-04-19" --- # Production and supply of Injection moulded generic insoles and manufacture of moulds Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6564c098-8937-47e3-b8b0-452bcd144e1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6564c098-8937-47e3-b8b0-452bcd144e1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6564c098-8937-47e3-b8b0-452bcd144e1a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, which has issued a tender titled "Production and supply of Injection moulded generic insoles and manufacture of moulds." This opportunity falls under the medical equipment industry category and is located in the South East of England. The tender is classified as an open procedure and is currently scheduled for completion following the award of contract. Key dates include the closing for expressions of interest on 8th February 2018, with tender submissions due by 7th March 2018, and the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2021. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing medical devices, particularly those with capabilities in injection moulding. Suppliers that specialise in orthotic services or have the expertise to design and produce moulds for medical products would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, suggesting that innovative and agile companies may find a competitive edge in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) wish to invite expressions of interest (EOI) from potential suppliers for the provision of Injection Moulded Generic Insoles, with built-in rear foot control, manufactured in black polypropylene. KCHFT will supply the injection mould cast for each variant required, which will be retained at the suppliers manufacturing base. The supplier will also be required to work proactively with KCHFT to manufacture replacement injection moulds for current devices and in the design and manufacture injection moulds for new or different devices. Potential suppliers are required to express their interest in this opportunity via the Due North e-procurement portal. Closing date for EOI is 2pm 8th February 2018. Invitation To Tender (ITT) Documents (including specification) will be sent to all suppliers who have expressed their interest on 8th February via the Portal. If you are not already registered on the Due North Portal, please see the following link to register https://procontract.due-north.com/Register The Due North Project ID for this opportunity is DN320101. There will be a sample evaluation included in this project, where all samples will be required to be delivered before 14th March 2018. Details for this requirement will be included in the ITT documentation. Closing date for the ITT submissions by bidders will be 2pm 7th March 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2ebde2-b6cd-477a-b6b1-cc602d6d702a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHICK PLASTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85111600 - Orthotic services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2018 at 13:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2ebde2-b6cd-477a-b6b1-cc602d6d702a - 26 Jan 2018 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2ebde2-b6cd-477a-b6b1-cc602d6d702a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2ebde2-b6cd-477a-b6b1-cc602d6d702a 26th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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