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Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Oct 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, involved the acquisition of helium for medical systems from GE Medical Systems Ltd. The contract, titled "Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres," falls under the goods category and specifically in the chemical sector with a focus on helium (CPV code 24111300). The process was conducted under a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold, allowing for limited competition. The location for the procurement is Basildon, UK, and the contract is now in the award stage, having been signed on 7th September 2025, with an active period from 8th September to 1st November 2025. The total contract value is £18,194.94 GBP gross, with a net amount of £15,162.45 GBP.

This tender offers growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in medical gases or chemical distribution, particularly those with capability in supplying helium. Businesses with experience in navigating limited competition procurement processes and those equipped to supply regional NHS Trusts in the UK could leverage this tender to strengthen engagements within the public health sector. The nature of the tender reinforces the strategic partnerships between large commercial suppliers and public health entities, providing potential long-term procurement opportunities beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Title

Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres

Notice Description

Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres quote 15703450 -

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111300 - Helium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,162 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melanie Pigram
Contact Email
melanie.pigram@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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