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Innovation Competition for Orthopedic Assistive Devices

Techniker Krankenkasse·Hamburg, Germany·EUR 0·Deadline Aug 31, 2026 · 31 days left·Innovation Partnership·Supplies·DPS
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Original notice title

Germany – Devices for the disabled – Aufruf zum Innovationswettbewerb für Hilfsmittel aus dem Bereich der Orthopädietechnik

40/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewLow complexity
SuppliesDPSOpen
Why this score?

Opportunity

40 / 100

Complexity

20 / 100

Risk factors

No budget or contract value is specified; participation may yield no immediate financial return.

The notice is a PIN-CFC (public innovation) and not a binding procurement; the process after submission is unclear.

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

  • EUR 0 estimated value
  • Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
  • Supplies contract
  • 1 lot
  • Submitting innovative concepts for orthopedic assistive devices supply
  • Focus areas: supply processes, digitalization (including AI), workforce shortage solutions in rural areas, sustainability (reuse/refurbishment), billing procedures under applicable legal norms
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This is a call for an innovation competition (Ideenwettbewerb) for orthopedic assistive devices, organized by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) and BARMER. The competition focuses on improving supply processes, digitalization (including AI), addressing workforce shortages in rural areas, sustainability (reuse/refurbishment), and billing procedures under German social law. Interested parties (service providers, manufacturers, interest groups) can submit concepts via email by 31 August 2026. This is not a binding procurement; no contract value is specified.

Risks

No budget or contract value is specified; participation may yield no immediate financial return.

The notice is a PIN-CFC (public innovation) and not a binding procurement; the process after submission is unclear.

Analysis may be incomplete

Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.

Key Requirements

Technical

  • Open to all interested service providers, manufacturers, and interest groups

Eligibility

  • Concept submission by 31 August 2026 (not a strict exclusion deadline)

Administrative

Requirements may be incomplete.

Buyer

Location

Hamburg, DEU

Website

www.tk.de

Identifier

101575519

Activity

Health

Lots (1)

LOT-0000

Innovation Competition for Orthopedic Assistive Devices

Open call for ideas in orthopedic technology supply areas: bandages, compression therapy, orthoses, leg prostheses, breast prostheses, arm prostheses. Focus topics: supply processes, digitalization/AI, workforce shortage/supply security in rural areas, sustainability (reuse/refurbishment), billing procedures.

SuppliesDPSEU fundedElectronic submissionSME suitable

Location

DE600, Germany

Category

Devices for the disabled

Deadline

Deadline Aug 31, 2026

Procurement Details

Publication date
10 May 2026
Languages
German

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32014L0024

Reference IDs

Tender ID
319815-2026

Documents (1)

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