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title: "Prosthetics Service comprising of purchasing and manufacture of limbs, provision of staff to support the service, and associated maintenance"
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# Prosthetics Service comprising of purchasing and manufacture of limbs, provision of staff to support the service, and associated maintenance

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94355d59-8aee-4e05-a02b-1bb50e580101

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## Summary

Nottingham University Hospitals, located at St Francis Way, Nottingham (postcode NG5 1PB), has awarded a contract for a comprehensive Prosthetics Service. This managed service, based at the Mobility Centre on the Trust's City Campus, will cater to patients with upper and lower limb deficiencies. The service includes the purchasing and manufacturing of prosthetic limbs, staffing, and maintenance. The procurement, under the industry category of Orthopaedic Prostheses (CPV 33183200), followed a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has completed, and the service is set to start on 1st October 2024, ending on 30th September 2026, with an optional extension of 12 months. The contract, valued at £7,840,125, was awarded to Hugh Steeper Limited (t/a Steeper) on 5th September 2024.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical device sectors, particularly those specialising in orthopaedic prostheses and associated clinical services. Companies capable of providing high-quality prosthetic devices and comprehensive support services will find this contract beneficial. While the awarded contract has already concluded the tender stage, similar future opportunities could be advantageous for businesses looking to collaborate with large healthcare providers like Nottingham University Hospitals, who have a demand for specialized medical services and products.

## Notice

A managed service, operating from the Mobility Centre at the Trusts City Campus, for patients with upper and lower limb deficiencies (acquired and congenital), including the assessment for, prescription and the supply and maintenance of artificial limbs together with specified, associated clinical, technical and support services and participation in the multidisciplinary team approach to the rehabilitation of the service users. This contract enables NUH to deliver it's contract with NHSE to supply a service to patients who reside in the commissioned areas. Additional information: Option to extent for an additional 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dbe80d3-86a7-4c5d-ae5f-d0681ddcf752 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,613,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,840,125 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGH STEEPER LIMITED (T/A STEEPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33183200 - Orthopaedic prostheses
- 85111200 - Medical hospital services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dbe80d3-86a7-4c5d-ae5f-d0681ddcf752

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dbe80d3-86a7-4c5d-ae5f-d0681ddcf752
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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