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Microbiology Autoclave Replacement

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Microbiology Autoclave Replacement" contract was conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the industry category of autoclaves and is classified as a goods contract. Located in Colchester, within the UKH14 region, the procurement was completed with the contract signed on 12th December 2025. The procurement was in the award stage and was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, specifically the absence of competition. The contract was awarded to BMM Weston Limited, who are based in Faversham, Kent.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying microbiology and medical equipment, particularly those capable of meeting specific technical requirements. Since the procurement method was limited and awarded without prior competition, it suggests that companies with unique capabilities or products might find similar opportunities through existing frameworks or by aligning with specific technical needs. SMEs with specialised offerings in decontamination capital equipment or those looking to supply equipment to NHS frameworks could benefit from monitoring similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Autoclave Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of microbiology autoclaves

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Supply Chain Framework - Decontamination Capital Equipment.
Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-017758

Procurement Information

PCR2015 Framework - no other suitable provider or product on framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084996-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMM WESTON

Further Information

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