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ESNEFT2727 Purchase of Fabian Therapy Evolution

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for acquiring the Fabian Therapy Evolution under the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Agreement. This procurement relates to medical equipment, specifically anaesthesia machines, ventilators, and related accessories and services. The procurement method was limited, proceeding without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a streamlined approach. Although the initial tender lot was cancelled, the contract was ultimately awarded to Aquilant Limited on 24th March 2026. The relevant geographical area is UKH14, covering Colchester and surrounding regions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply. Companies involved in healthcare technologies, especially those that focus on the provision of anaesthesia and ventilator equipment, are well-suited to benefit from similar procurement processes. By engaging with regional health authorities such as the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, enterprises can establish or enhance their presence within the public healthcare sector. Although Aquilant Limited was the successful supplier on this occasion, the completion of this process underscores the importance of maintaining readiness for opportunities that arise within the NHS Supply Chain frameworks, highlighting potential for growth and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT2727 Purchase of Fabian Therapy Evolution

Notice Description

Purchase of Fabian Therapy Evolution via NHS Supply CHain National Framework<br/>Agreement for Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories & Services.<br/>Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-003204

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Fabian Therapy Evolution via NHS Supply CHain National Framework
Agreement for Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories & Services.
Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-003204

Procurement Information

Purchase of Fabian Therapy Evolution via NHS Supply CHain National Framework<br/>Agreement for Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories & Services.<br/>Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-003204

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067412
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027440-2026
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
SME

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
£25,921 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20256 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

AQUILANT

Further Information

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