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ESNEFT3103 Purchase of Mortuary Body Store Trolliles

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust involves the purchase of mortuary body store trollies, classified under the mortuary equipment and supplies industry category. This procurement falls under the health category and is conducted in the Colchester region of the United Kingdom (UKH14). The process is at the award stage, indicating completion, with a contract signed on 25th February 2026. This procurement method was limited and executed through the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Agreement, negating the prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender can foster business growth for companies in the mortuary equipment sector, particularly those specialising in goods aligned with healthcare supply chains. Given its classification and the fact that it was awarded to Leec Limited, an SME based in Nottingham, opportunities exist for other small and medium enterprises with similar specialisations and capacities to engage in future procurements of this nature. It highlights prospects for manufacturers and suppliers focusing on pathology managed services to expand their market presence within regional NHS frameworks.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT3103 Purchase of Mortuary Body Store Trolliles

Notice Description

Purchase of Mortuary Body Store Trollies via the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services Contract Reference Number: 2023/S 000-028831

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Mortuary Body Store Trollies via the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services Contract Reference Number: 2023/S 000-028831. Additional information: Purchase of Mortuary Body Store Trollies via the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services Contract Reference Number: 2023/S 000-028831

Procurement Information

Purchase of Mortuary Body Store Trollies via the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Agreement for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services Contract Reference Number: 2023/S 000-028831

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018443-2026
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

33970000 - Mortuary equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,253 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 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
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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

LEEC

Further Information

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