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WSFT - Capital Purchase - Fibroscan FS530 incl warranty

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Fibroscan FS530 with warranty, a capital acquisition in the medical equipment category. This procurement process falls under the selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £116,622. The awarded supplier is Echosens UK Limited. The award was made on 23rd December 2025, and the contract runs from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd January 2027. The procurement stages have been successfully concluded, with the award information published on 23rd January 2026. The items related to this procurement will be delivered to Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom, specifically the postcode area IP33 2QZ. The main category for this procurement is goods, specifically ultrasound scanners.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in medical equipment and diagnostics. Companies with the capacity to provide specialised healthcare equipment through framework agreements can find such tenders highly suited to their services. Although this process was not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or those with experience in selective procurement processes and framework agreements may find themselves at an advantage when competing for similar tenders issued by NHS Trusts. Businesses aiming to supply high-end medical technology to healthcare institutions would be well-positioned to leverage opportunities from similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Capital Purchase - Fibroscan FS530 incl warranty

Notice Description

Fibroscan FS530 incl warranty

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b2c51cc-a035-4ca5-a8f4-873190c047b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feffc801-c6f8-4b62-b2b6-c1ba38349682
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,622 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,622 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2027 1-2 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

ECHOSENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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