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WSFT - Radiology - Hologic Horizon C and W(tm) DXA Scanner maintenance

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance of a DXA scanner, initiated by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has progressed to the award stage with Vertec Scientific Limited as the supplier. The project, titled "WSFT - Radiology - Hologic Horizon C and W™ DXA Scanner Maintenance," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. The contract, valued at £27,060, is set to commence on 30 May 2026 and conclude on 29 May 2031. Located in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom, the procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold with early tendering concluding on 26 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance services, particularly those adept in handling advanced radiology machinery such as DXA scanners. Although the competitive quotation method was employed, which typically involves lesser competition, firms with expertise in the medical sector, especially those with prior experience collaborating with NHS trusts, would have found this tender particularly advantageous for establishing long-term partnerships and expanding their service offerings within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Radiology - Hologic Horizon C and W(tm) DXA Scanner maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance of Dexa scanner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b18525-6caa-4807-a6aa-8d6b32e7bcc9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 29 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTEC SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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