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03 Jul 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust involves the maintenance of Astraia Software used in ultrasound equipment, with a tender titled "WSFT - IT - Radiology Astraia Software maintenance". The project is categorised under services for the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. The purchasing organisation is based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to Nexus / Astraia, a large supplier based in Germany, has a term from 29th March 2026 to 28th March 2027. The procurement stage of this project is in the completed phase, having followed a direct method below the competition threshold with a gross contract value of £12,017.59. The contract was formally signed on 28th March 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software maintenance, particularly those with expertise in radiology and ultrasound technology, to consider similar future opportunities in the healthcare industry. While this contract did not involve open competition due to its procurement method, businesses can focus on building relationships with entities like the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust for potential direct procurement engagements in the future. High-growth potential lies in offering specialised technological solutions and maintenance services that align with healthcare industry needs, especially for companies capable of delivering reliable service contracts within healthcare frameworks.

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Notice Title

WSFT - IT - Radiology Astraia Software maintenance

Notice Description

Astraia Software maintenance used in ultrasound Annual Software Maintenance Fee

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062974-2026
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
£11,898 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

NEXUS / ASTRAIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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