--- title: "e-Auctions for Orthotic Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d80ab93c-3510-425b-b0c2-cd597f7b04e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80ab93c-3510-425b-b0c2-cd597f7b04e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80ab93c-3510-425b-b0c2-cd597f7b04e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80ab93c-3510-425b-b0c2-cd597f7b04e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-09-03" --- # e-Auctions for Orthotic Products Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80ab93c-3510-425b-b0c2-cd597f7b04e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80ab93c-3510-425b-b0c2-cd597f7b04e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80ab93c-3510-425b-b0c2-cd597f7b04e9.json) ## Summary Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is conducting an e-Auction for Orthotic products, with a focus on items such as Heel Suspension Boots and Pressure Relief Shoes. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline for sample products set for 17th September 2018, and bidders required to submit their maximum starting bid by 1st October 2018. The e-Auction itself is scheduled for 10th October 2018. This procurement employs a limited method, classified under the goods category, with a total estimated contract value of £66,963. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the orthopaedic and medical equipment sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in orthotic services and products. Businesses equipped to meet the specifications set by the Trust can leverage this opportunity to grow their presence in the healthcare market, as successful bidders will engage in a contract running from 10th October 2018 to 9th October 2020, thereby establishing long-term relationships with the NHS. ## Notice Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) will be running a series of e-Auctions for Orthotic products. The products that are due to be part of this process are: - Heel Suspension Boots - Pressure Relief Shoe - Post-Operative Wound Shoe - Post-Operative Shoe The Trust are inviting suppliers to provide sample products that match the Trusts specification by 17th September 2018. These products will then be evaluated and all suppliers who pass the minimum quality criteria will be asked to submit their maximum starting bid for the e-Auction by 1st October. The Reverse Transformational e-Auction will take place on Wednesday 10th October. If you are interested in participating in any of the e-Auctions listed above and would like a copy of the Trusts key requirements, please email iain.copeland@tst.nhs.uk with your company name, contact details and confirmation to whether you have an account on the Trust's e-tendering portal ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). Please note, the contract start/end date, as well as the lowest/actual value, supplied in this notice is only the potential contract length and value of the products. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71241d7-b855-4332-b9fe-9c92df0244da | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 9 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,963 | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 18832000 - Special footwear - 33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear - 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices - 85111600 - Orthotic services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2018 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71241d7-b855-4332-b9fe-9c92df0244da - 10 Aug 2018 at 10:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3be53d-b5bc-40ac-97dc-d93149a95864 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71241d7-b855-4332-b9fe-9c92df0244da 3rd September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3be53d-b5bc-40ac-97dc-d93149a95864 10th August 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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