Scope
Description
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust requires a provider for a Prosthetics and Orthotics Products and Manufacturing Services. The Authority would employ Orthotists and Prosthetists and requires a partner to provide technicians and the supply and manufacturing of prosthetic/ orthotic devices. The service encompasses both adult and paediatric patients, including inpatient and outpatient clinics with provisions for specialist consultations, mobile, and potential community clinics. Initial contract award of seven (7) years with two optional extension periods of one (1) year each, giving a potential total contract period of nine (9) years.
Total value (estimated)
- £43,965,513 excluding VAT
- £52,758,615.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2031
- Possible extension to 21 June 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Two optional extension periods of one (1) year each
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Capsticks Solicitors appointed as legal advisors
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 July 2025, 10:00am
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
29 July 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (https://healthfamily. force.com/s/Welcome) . Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk (mailto:support-health@atamis.co.uk) Please note that all communication will take place via the Atamis portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative Criteria | Quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial Criteria | Price | 40.00% |
| Social Value Criteria | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Competitive Flexible Procedure, with dialogue, under the new Procurement Act 2023. This will be a multi stage process: Stage 1 - Invitation to Participate - PSQ Stage 2 - Invitation to Submit Initial Tender (ISIT) Stage 3 - Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT) The Authority will undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the selection process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Documentation. The assessment of these responses will identify the five (5) highest ranking Suppliers who will be invited to participate in Stage 2 and Stage 3 , Invitation to Submit Initial Tender (ISIT) and Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT). **Pre-market engagement sessions were undertaken prior to the start of the tender process. A Pre-Market Engagement notice was not issued due to this process being undertaken prior to the enforcement of the new Procurement Act 2023. The Authority reserves the right to refine any specific award criteria during the Procurement (in accordance with section 24 of theProcurement Act 2023).
Contracting authority
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZZ-8526-CMZX
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
United Kingdom
Email: nicky.hay2@nhs.net
Website: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government