Tender

Supply of AHU Filters and Belts

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of Air Handling Unit (AHU) filters and belts, with a project value of £150,000. Situated in Bury St Edmunds, the trust operates under central government public authority classifications and aims to enhance its infrastructure through the acquisition of goods within the heat-exchange and air-conditioning equipment industry category. The tender process is active, with submissions accepted electronically until 3 June 2026. Interested parties may send enquiries by 29 May 2026. The procurement stage currently focuses on tendering, with subsequent award decisions expected by 15 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved with air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment. The open procedure allows for fair competition, and the contract offers potential for renewal, extending up to two additional 12-month periods post 2029. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying heat-exchange units, filtering machinery, or similar technologies will find this procurement process suitable for showcasing their competitive pricing and quality services. The clearly defined criteria, emphasizing cost and quality, make this an attractive prospect for growth and partnership with a reputable healthcare institution.

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Notice Title

Supply of AHU Filters and Belts

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the supply of Air Handling Unit (AHU) Filters and Belts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039411-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

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