Purchase of ETCO2 Ventilator starter kits

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Jun 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of ETCO2 Ventilator starter kits, essential replacement parts for existing ventilator equipment. This procurement falls under the public authority central government category and was executed directly below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Inspiration Healthcare Limited, operating from Unit 7/8 Commerce Park, Croydon. This procurement stage is finalised, with the contract term beginning on 3rd May 2026 and concluding on 4th May 2026. Located in Taunton, the delivery address falls within the UKK2 region, and the main procurement category is goods, specifically medical equipment. The overall contract value amounted to £12,373.13 gross.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical equipment supplies. SMEs, similar in scale to Inspiration Healthcare Limited, could benefit from such contracts due to the direct procurement method and the specific nature of the required medical goods. Companies with expertise in providing OEM replacement parts can find valuable opportunities in fulfilling contracts that cater to the health sector’s needs, as demonstrated by this procurement's requirements. Establishing a relationship with public health institutions like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust can serve as a robust foundation for sustained business growth in this industry.

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Notice Title

Purchase of ETCO2 Ventilator starter kits

Notice Description

Replacement parts essential for full function of the previously purchased ventilator equipment. Provided by OEM supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aebd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053343-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£10,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 4 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRATION HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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