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ESNEFT3156 Purchase of Ultrasound Scanners

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a regional authority specialising in healthcare, initiated a procurement process to purchase ultrasound scanners under the title "ESNEFT3156 Purchase of Ultrasound Scanners." This contract falls within the medical equipment industry category and covers the procurement of goods. Based in Colchester, UKH14, the Trust completed the procurement process via a limited procurement method. The contract was awarded to Ge Medical Systems Limited (GE Healthcare) on 24 February 2026, with details confirmed in March. The procurement was conducted through the National Framework Agreement for Ultrasound 2022, aimed at streamlining procurement within the healthcare sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical equipment. Ge Medical Systems Limited's involvement underscores the potential for large-scale suppliers to secure contracts in this sector. Companies with expertise in healthcare technologies and medical equipment, particularly those capable of delivering quality ultrasound scanners, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. Such opportunities present avenues for growth, expansion of market share, and enhancement of business reputation within the health sector. Businesses with established frameworks for working with regional healthcare trusts can leverage these relationships for future projects.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT3156 Purchase of Ultrasound Scanners

Notice Description

Purchase of ultrasound scanners via the National Framework Agreement for Ultrasound 2022.<br/>Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007768

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of ultrasound scanners via the National Framework Agreement for Ultrasound 2022.
Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007768

Procurement Information

Purchase of ultrasound scanners via the National Framework Agreement for Ultrasound 2022.<br/>Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007768

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06724d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026625-2026
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
£160,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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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