Minimally Invasive Surgery & Energy Devices

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 May 2026 at 09:24

Planning

19 May 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Minimally Invasive Surgery & Energy Devices" was initiated by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Colchester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the medical consumables industry category and was initially planned with a procurement value of £2.5 million for goods. The procurement status is currently withdrawn as of 26th May 2026. Originally documented as part of the planning stage on 19th May 2025, the intended communication included future notices by 1st June 2025. The project was set to start on 30th September 2025 and end by 29th December 2028 and was planned under a framework agreement method.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those capable of supplying minimally invasive surgical equipment and related energy devices. The project's substantial budget and framework agreement structure could have provided a steady revenue stream for suppliers meeting the tender requirements. Companies with experience in public sector contracting, especially those focusing on innovative medical consumables, would have been particularly well-suited to pursue this opportunity. Despite the tender's cancellation, similar future procurement projects could offer potential growth avenues for businesses in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Minimally Invasive Surgery & Energy Devices

Notice Description

ESNEFT is seen as a leading centre for Laparoscopic Surgery and has worked with West Suffolk Hospital as part of ICS procurement work plan to ensure maximised benefit from the exercise for both organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048478-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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