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WSFT - Capital Purchase - Medical Trolley

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Apr 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract under the title "WSFT - Capital Purchase - Medical Trolley" within the medical equipment industry category. Located in Bury St. Edmunds, the procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from the 4th of November 2025 to the 3rd of November 2026. The contract, valued at £68,792.47, has been granted to Birmingham Optical Group Limited. While the tender period ended on the 23rd of October 2025, the award was published on the 21st of April 2026.

This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those capable of participating in framework agreements. While Birmingham Optical Group Limited, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, there is potential for similar businesses in the medical equipment sector to engage in future opportunities with NHS organisations. Given the specific nature of the medical trolley purchase, businesses with experience in supplying specialised medical equipment to healthcare facilities can pursue substantial growth and establish enduring partnerships in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Capital Purchase - Medical Trolley

Notice Description

Medical Trolley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a58c3b-3eac-429d-bdd0-f0ed10ebce51
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,792 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,792 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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

BIRMINGHAM OPTICAL GROUP

Further Information

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