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ESNEFT3132 Purchase of 30 ECG Machines

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust concerns the acquisition of 30 ECG machines. The procurement is categorised under the health industry, specifically for electrocardiogram equipment. Based in Colchester, UKH14, the process has reached the award stage, with the contract actively in place since 2nd February 2026. This purchase is carried out through the NHS Supply Chain Cardiac Diagnostics Equipment Technologies and Related Equipment and Services Framework, with a contract value of GBP 185,511.9. The procurement method employed was limited, bypassing the typical requirement for a call for competition due to the directive’s scope constraints.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and related technologies, specifically those capable of supplying ECG machines. Large companies engaged in the health sector and having established operations might find competitive advantage given the specialised nature of the procurement requirements and the regional authority purchaser involved. The business awarded the contract, UNIPHAR MEDTECH LTD T/A CARDIAC SERVICES GB, exemplifies an experienced supplier with the necessary industry expertise, highlighting how participants with significant operational infrastructure are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT3132 Purchase of 30 ECG Machines

Notice Description

Purchase of ECG machines via NHS Supply Chain Cardiac Diagnostics Equipment Technologies and Related Equipment and<br/>Services Framework.<br/>Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-000127

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of ECG machines via NHS Supply Chain Cardiac Diagnostics Equipment Technologies and Related Equipment and
Services Framework.
Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-000127. Additional information: Purchase of ECG machines via NHS Supply Chain Cardiac Diagnostics Equipment Technologies and Related Equipment and
Services Framework.
Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-000127

Procurement Information

Purchase of ECG machines via NHS Supply Chain Cardiac Diagnostics Equipment Technologies and Related Equipment and Services Framework. Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-000127

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018209-2026
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

33121500 - Electrocardiogram

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 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

UNIPHAR MEDTECH LTD T/A CARDIAC SERVICES GB

Further Information

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