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ESNEFT3109 Purchase of Giraffe Warmers

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust recently awarded a contract for the purchase of Giraffe Warmers through the NHS Supply Chain Framework. This procurement falls under the category of medical equipment, specifically neonatal care devices and accessories. The contract, with reference number 2021/S 000-007861, was completed on 26 February 2026. The procurement method adopted was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was deemed outside the usual directive scope. The purchasing activity is located in the UKH14 region, and the supplier awarded the contract is GE Medical Systems Limited (GE Healthcare), signifying the contract's active status, which was officially signed on 5 February 2026 with a value of £28,158.00.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in healthcare equipment, particularly those offering innovative neonatal solutions. The specification and successful award indicate the procurement process favoured established, large-scale suppliers, suggesting that companies within this bracket, or those capable of forming partnerships with larger entities, could be well-suited to compete. The utilisation of a framework agreement also implies potential future opportunities for businesses offering compatible medical goods that align with NHS frameworks. Such contracts allow suppliers to benefit from long-term demand for healthcare products by public health institutions.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT3109 Purchase of Giraffe Warmers

Notice Description

Purchase of Giraffe Warmer via NHS Supply Chain Framework National Framework<br/>Agreement for Neonatal Equipment Adult Paediatric and Neonatal Phototherapy Devices and Associated Accessories. Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007861

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Giraffe Warmer via NHS Supply Chain Framework National Framework
Agreement for Neonatal Equipment Adult Paediatric and Neonatal Phototherapy Devices and Associated Accessories.
Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007861. Additional information: Purchase of Giraffe Warmer via NHS Supply Chain Framework National Framework
Agreement for Neonatal Equipment Adult Paediatric and Neonatal Phototherapy Devices and Associated Accessories.
Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007861

Procurement Information

Purchase of Giraffe Warmer via NHS Supply Chain Framework National Framework Agreement for Neonatal Equipment Adult Paediatric and Neonatal Phototherapy Devices and Associated Accessories. Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007861

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017259-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,158 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 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

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED (GE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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