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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust involved the purchase of HPV Decontamination Machines and a related service agreement, specifically classified under environmental decontamination services. The procurement, marked by the ID ESNEFT3039, is now complete, having reached the award stage as of 22nd December 2025. This contract was not open for competition due to technical restrictions imposed by PCR2015 Framework, limiting eligible suppliers to those with specialised capabilities. The procurement followed a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition. The initiative was covered by the GPA and culminated in an active contract signed on 10th December 2025. Key activities were situated in the UKH14 region, with all potential bidders required to comply with technical prerequisites specified in the NHS Supply Chain Framework.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in environmental decontamination services. This contract is ideal for companies capable of providing highly specialised and technically demanding products, especially those lacking wide competition. Although the bidding was restricted to ensure technical compatibility, industry players positioned within the existing NHS supply framework could leverage similar opportunities for business expansion. GAMA Healthcare Ltd, a small to medium enterprise registered in Hemel Hempstead, successfully secured this contract, exemplifying potential growth avenues for SMEs with niche skills and compliant frameworks.

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Notice Title

Purchase of HPV Decontamination Machine & Service Agreement

Notice Description

Purchase and service contract for 6 HPV Decontamination Machines

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Supply Chain Framework - Environmental Decontamination Reference FTS 205

Procurement Information

PCR2015 Framework - no other suitable provider or product on framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085215-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 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
Postcode Area
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

GAMA Healthcare Ltd

Further Information

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