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Southend - Echosens - fibroscan & calibration 1 yr

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 May 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, UK, has awarded a contract to Echosens UK Limited for the provision of Fibroscan and probe calibration services for one year. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, specifically under CPV code 50420000. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method due to it being below the threshold, and the status of the contract is now active. Key dates of this process include the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, with the contract signed on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those that can offer specialised services such as the calibration of medical devices. Companies with expertise in providing maintenance services for high-precision medical equipment, as well as those experienced in working with public healthcare providers, may find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base and enhancing their business credentials. Large-scale suppliers, similar to Echosens UK Limited, which are capable of adhering to the standards and requirements of NHS trusts, will likely find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southend - Echosens - fibroscan & calibration 1 yr

Notice Description

Southend - Echosens - fibroscan & calibration 1 yr maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041139-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,287 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH 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
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHOSENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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