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Framework agreement for the provision of Dental Lab Services

University College London Hospitals NHS FT(buyer)

Published
Published 29 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 4 December 2026 (22 days left)

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is establishing an open framework agreement for the provision of dental lab services with an estimated value of £3,332,250 over an initial three-year duration. The requirement is split across four lots covering fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry. Tenders must be submitted by December 4, 2026.

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Lots (4)

  • Fixed Prosthodontics

    • To include implant retained reconstruction • Full range of fixed appliances including tooth supported and implant-retained • Any work provided at existing or increased occluso-vertical dimension • Full mouth reconstruction • Multiple conventional and adhesive bridgework and implant-retained • Precision attachment

    £833,063
  • Removable prosthodontics

    • Full range of removable prosthodontics to include implant-retained reconstruction • Complete dentures in atrophic mandible/maxilla • 2-part dentures • Copy dentures • Obturators • Speech bulbs/lift appliance • Work for cleft/oncology cases • Cobalt chrome or acrylic dentures at existing and increased OVD • All implant retained/supported dentures (bar/ locators) • Sleep apnoea appliances • Essix retainers • Bleaching trays • Michigan style splints • Dual laminate vacuum formed splints • Surgical and radiographic templates using various radio-opaque markers

    £833,063
  • Orthodontics

    • Full Range of Removable appliances and functional appliances • Complex functional appliances (Teuscher, Van Beek, Twin Blocks with advancement screws) • Frankel appliances • Full range of Fixed appliances • Expansion devices including Rapid Maxillary Expansion

    £833,063
  • Restorative Dentistry

    This is a stand-alone lot to support the rehabilitation of patients with benign and malignant lesions of the head and neck. Treatment involves pre, intra and post-surgical and/or adjunctive treatment, for example, with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Treatment of these patients could involve provision of fixed or removable prostheses on teeth or dental implants either conforming to the current occlusion or at an increased vertical dimension of occlusion. This lot includes extra oral prostheses, including nose, eye and ear prostheses usually retained using dental implants.

    £833,063

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£3,332,250
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 October 2026
Questions by
23 November 2026
Deadline
4 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Dental implantDental impression accessoriesProsthodontic and relining productsOrthodontic-surgery services

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Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

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Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Quality80%
  • Price Assessment20%

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Market context

Typical award in Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

£101,100

Median of 4,213 awards in the last 24 months

University College London Hospitals NHS FT in the last 12 months

14

contracts awarded, worth £97,376,788 in total

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  1. Tender Update

    29 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    29 October 2026

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