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ESNEFT3133 Purchase of 3 Operating Tables

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process to acquire three operating tables via the NHS Supply Chain Framework, with the contract value at £134,410.85. The procurement falls within the health industry category, specifically targeting goods related to operating tables. The NHS Trust located in Colchester, United Kingdom (region UKH14), utilised a limited procurement method, opting for an award procedure without a call for competition, indicating a targeted approach. The procurement process culminated in the award of the contract on 4th February 2026 to the supplier Hill-Rom Limited.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth prospects for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those involved in manufacturing and providing operating tables. Given the specific procurement route taken by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, businesses with established relationships or capabilities in offering high-quality health sector goods via frameworks are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Hill-Rom Limited, have successfully competed for this contract, demonstrating that companies in similar demographic sectors could also capture future opportunities within NHS procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT3133 Purchase of 3 Operating Tables

Notice Description

Purchase of 3 operating tables via NHS Supply Chain Framework for Operating and Mobile Interventional Radiology Tables, Related Accessories and Services. Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-017010

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 3 operating tables via NHS Supply Chain Framework for Operating and Mobile Interventional Radiology Tables, Related Accessories and Services. Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-017010. Additional information: Purchase of 3 operating tables via NHS Supply Chain Framework for Operating and Mobile Interventional Radiology Tables, Related Accessories and
Services. Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-017010

Procurement Information

Purchase of 3 operating tables via NHS Supply Chain Framework for Operating and Mobile Interventional Radiology Tables, Related Accessories and Services. Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-017010

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018362-2026
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

33192230 - Operating tables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,410 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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

HILL-ROM

Further Information

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