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Reusable Drapes & Gowns

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Feb 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Reusable Drapes & Gowns," led by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, falls under the health industry category, specifically involving laundry-operation services. The location for delivery is Colchester, within the UKH14 region. The procurement progressed to the award stage on 18th February 2026, with a contract signed on 16th February 2026. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was directly awarded based on the principles of NOE.0572 due to the repetition of existing services. The initial lot aimed to supply reusable theatre drapes and gowns, yet was ultimately cancelled before award activities concluded, awarding $420,000 to Elis UK Ltd.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and laundry services to establish or expand their presence within regional hospital networks like the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with experience in supplying reusable medical textiles or related laundry services might particularly benefit, appreciating the repeat need for these materials in healthcare settings. Although the initial lot was cancelled, understanding the Trust's requirements can position businesses to better compete for similar tenders in the future, potentially across different regions or locations involved in health service delivery.

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Notice Title

Reusable Drapes & Gowns

Notice Description

To supply reusable theatre drapes & Gowns

Procurement Information

Direct Award via NOE.0572 principles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014765-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks 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
Paul Gilbert
Contact Email
paul.gilbert@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ELIS

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