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WSFT-KS-MW-AP-PAT-10-25

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 May 2026 at 14:44

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, UK, has completed a contract for the provision of portable appliance and microwave emissions testing. This procurement falls under the industry category of technical testing services and was awarded to Atman [UK] Limited. The procurement was conducted through an open method, characterised by below-threshold open competition, and was finalised on 11th May 2026. The contract became active on 13th May 2026 and spans until 12th May 2029, with an option for further renewal based on satisfactory performance. This contract is a service category initiative by a public authority central government entity.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in technical testing services. Firms looking to expand in the public sector supply chain can benefit greatly from such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, could find this kind of procurement advantageous due to the competitive entry nature of the open tender process. Companies adept at providing consistent, detailed reporting on the outcomes and locations of tests, as specified in the contract's agreed metrics, would be well-suited for future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

WSFT-KS-MW-AP-PAT-10-25

Notice Description

Provision of portable appliance and microwave emissions testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbe7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043126-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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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

ATMAN [UK

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