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ESNEFT2056 Blood Collection Products

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:25

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:12

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for "Blood Collection Products" under the tender ID C433391. This contract, awarded to Sarstedt Limited, involves the supply of blood collection consumables that are compatible with the Trust's configured analysers. The location of the procurement is Colchester, within the UKH34 region, and the procurement aligns under the goods category, specifically venepuncture and blood sampling devices. The procurement stage is complete, having been finalised on 20th March 2026, with the contract period set from 3rd April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a potential renewal up to 31st March 2028. The contract value is approximately £729,028.16, and the process was governed by the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory consumables, particularly those capable of providing products that integrate seamlessly with existing systems in healthcare environments. The direct award method, justified on grounds of technical necessity and cost-efficiency, highlights the niche compatibility requirement, making this an ideal opportunity for firms that have the capability to provide bespoke or system-specific solutions. Large established suppliers, like Sarstedt Limited, set a precedent in this space; however, innovative companies that can meet stringent technical standards and offer competitive pricing might similarly benefit from future engagements with such public institutions. The substantial contract value indicates a promising avenue for business growth within the NHS procurement framework.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT2056 Blood Collection Products

Notice Description

Blood Collection Consumables to work along side our configurated analysers

Procurement Information

Blood Collection Consumables compatible with analysers within the Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031351-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£607,523 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£607,523 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARSTEDT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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