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03 Jul 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, focused on the maintenance of Radiology equipment, specifically the Hologic Horizon C and W™ DXA Scanner. This direct procurement was executed below the threshold without competition and was tagged under the "services" category, with Vertec Scientific Ltd as the awarded supplier. The award for this contract was made active on 3rd July 2026. The contract is set to run from 30th May 2026 to 29th May 2031, with a total contract value of £27,060 GBP. The industry category for this contract falls under the repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment, highlighting a vital aspect of healthcare service operations.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare equipment maintenance, particularly those specialising in radiology technology servicing. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in maintaining medical devices, especially imaging and diagnostic equipment, would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities. Additionally, companies capable of providing consistent and efficient service would find this procurement an attractive avenue to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector. As the procurement method was direct, it implies an already established relationship or expertise with the supplier, reflecting the importance of reputation and proven competence in securing such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WSFT - Radiology - Hologic Horizon C and W(tm) DXA Scanner maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance of Radiology equipment - Hologic Horizon C and W(tm) DXA Scanner maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£27,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 29 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTEC SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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