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ESNEFT3033 - Purchase of Bladder Scanner

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which has completed the purchase of a bladder scanner through a direct award via the NHS Supply Chain Framework. The contract, identified by the reference number ESNEFT3033, is classified under the industry category of ultrasound scanners and is valued at GBP 15,737.64. The procurement method utilised was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 22 December 2025 and involves Butterfly Network Limited as the awarded supplier. The delivery location for the equipment is within the region of UKH14, which corresponds to the Colchester area in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical imaging equipment, particularly those specialising in ultrasound technology. As the procurement was conducted through a direct award under a framework agreement, companies that wish to benefit from similar opportunities in the future should consider establishing framework agreements with relevant NHS supply chains. This approach is particularly beneficial for SMEs like Butterfly Network Limited, which successfully secured the contract by meeting the quality and procurement standards set by the NHS Trust. Establishing a good track record within these frameworks can open up further opportunities for growth and expansion in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESNEFT3033 - Purchase of Bladder Scanner

Notice Description

Purchase of bladder scanner

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Supply Chain Framework for Bladder Scanners 2022.
Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007768

Procurement Information

Direct Award via NHSSC Framework for Ultrasound Scanners Contract Ref 2021/S 000-007768

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064969
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010677-2026
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

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,737 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Philip Harman
Contact Email
philip.harman@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1206747474

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

BUTTERFLY NETWORK

Further Information

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