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WSFT - Pathology - Cold Chain Maintenance, Calibration and Temperature Mapping

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Jul 2026 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WSFT - Pathology - Cold Chain Maintenance, Calibration and Temperature Mapping" has been completed by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the "Calibration services" industry category, focusing on maintaining the integrity of temperature-controlled storage environments in pathology. The project's location is in the East of England, United Kingdom, specifically Bury St Edmunds, with postal code IP33 2QZ. The procurement employed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to end on 30th April 2027. Key dates include the tender period's conclusion on 1st March 2026 and the subsequent contract award on 15th June 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing maintenance, calibration, validation, and temperature mapping services. With a contract value of £33,534, it is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the buyer's preference for engaging with such entities. The requirements align well with companies specialising in ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy in temperature-sensitive environments. Businesses looking to expand within the healthcare services sector, specifically those focusing on pathology and temperature-controlled logistics, may find this contract beneficial to their growth and portfolio diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Pathology - Cold Chain Maintenance, Calibration and Temperature Mapping

Notice Description

Provision of maintenance, calibration, validation and temperature mapping services for the Trust's pathology cold chain storage equipment and monitoring systems. The service supports the integrity of temperature-controlled storage environments used for samples, reagents and other temperature-sensitive materials, helping the Trust maintain regulatory compliance, ensure monitoring accuracy and minimise the risk of temperature excursions. This short-term contract renewal is intended to maintain continuity of service and regulatory compliance while the Trust completes the ongoing procurement process and allows sufficient time for contract award, mobilisation and implementation of the potential replacement arrangement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da3d598-982e-433d-8320-b929dff5795a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,534 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,534 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CONTRONICS

Further Information

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