--- title: "Track and Traceability of Surgical Instrumentation and Medical Electronics Equipment 2021" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0296b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0296b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0296b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0296b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-02-26" --- # Track and Traceability of Surgical Instrumentation and Medical Electronics Equipment 2021 Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0296b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0296b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0296b1.json) ## Summary The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "Track and Traceability of Surgical Instrumentation and Medical Electronics Equipment 2021." This process falls under the medical equipment industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Suppliers are invited to submit an initial presentation by 10am on Monday, 29 March 2021, detailing their solutions for Unique Device Identification (UDI) functions, among other requirements. The procurement will take place in the Taunton area of the UK, with potential presentations scheduled for 6 May 2021 for shortlisted suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical technologies, particularly those with expertise in radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and track and trace methodologies. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions, implementation strategies, and a strong track record, especially within the UK healthcare sector, will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance a supplier's visibility and standing within the public health contracting space, fostering growth in a vital industry. ## Notice We are keen to hear from suppliers who may be able to offer some or all Unique Device Identification (UDI) by use of radio tags (RFID) functions or support functions for the implementation or benefits realisation of Track and Traceability of Surgical Instrumentation and Medical Electronics Equipment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are keen to hear from suppliers who believe they have solutions that can meet the requirements within this advert. Interested suppliers, or groups of suppliers, are requested to submit an initial PowerPoint style presentation (max. 12 slides), covering the following as a minimum: o Brief company introduction/overview o Overview of the solution on offer o Key features and unique selling points of the solution o Implementation and maintenance resources: typical delivery resources required o Indicative charges of the proposed solution o Contact Information for liaison and enquiries o Case study / reference site (at least one), preferably with the UK health service Suppliers must submit their responses via the ProContract e-tendering portal by 10am on Monday 29 March 2021. Any responses received after this date shall not be used. Suppliers who submit a response may be invited to a presentation to a group of Trust stakeholders, provisionally scheduled to take place on 6 May 2021. Any suppliers who are invited to present should be informed during the week commencing 26 April 2021. Suppliers can be assured that whether or not they participate in this stage (Invitation to present/hold face-face discussions) will have no influence on any subsequent formal procurement. The sample of suppliers selected will aim to improve the Trust's understanding of the pros and cons of different overall approaches. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003913-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 26 Feb 2021 at 13:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003913-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.somersetft.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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