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Day Surgery Unit - Replacement Vacuum Plant

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Dec 2025 at 16:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust involved the contracting of a replacement vacuum plant for their Day Surgery Unit. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery," and it took place in Bury St Edmunds, UK. The procedure was necessary due to the outdated status and non-compliance of the existing equipment. Initiated through a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded on 22nd December 2025, with M & M Medical Limited as the supplier. The contract commenced on 30th November 2025 and is set to complete on 29th November 2026, with a gross value of GBP 36,252.30.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical machinery and equipment to demonstrate their capacity to meet the high standards required in healthcare settings. Companies operating in this niche sector can leverage this type of procurement to enhance their profile and build credibility, especially dealing with vacuum systems compliant with HTM 02-01 standards. SMEs focusing on innovative and reliable medical solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering a competitive edge in the healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Surgery Unit - Replacement Vacuum Plant

Notice Description

The contract is for the urgent replacement of the obsolete vacuum plant serving the Day Surgery Unit and Eye Theatres. The existing two-pump system has exceeded its serviceable life and is financially unsustainable to repair due to obsolete parts. Crucially, its frequent tripping under high demand leads to the loss of suction supply, resulting in theatre cancellations and direct disruption to patient care. Furthermore, the current installation is non-compliant with HTM 02-01, which mandates a minimum of three vacuum pumps for reliability. The replacement is necessary to ensure operational reliability, financial sustainability, and compliance with healthcare standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085550-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

M & M MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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