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08 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of replacement mattresses to be used in Ipswich Hospital's beds and emergency department trollies. This procurement is classified within the mattresses category (CPV: 39143112) and falls under the goods procurement category. Located in the region UKH14, the contract involved a limited procurement method without prior publication, as part of a planned purchase through the NHS Supply Chain Framework. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 30th June 2026, and the supplier Oska Care Limited awarded the contract valued at £20,250. The buying organisation is classified as a regional or local authority within the health sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and supplies such as mattresses. Companies adept at fulfilling NHS frameworks and adhering to procurement conditions without the need for open competition would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Such engagements can bolster growth by securing repeat business from healthcare institutions and enhancing reputation through consistent delivery on regulated frameworks.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT3264 Purchase of Mattresses for ED Trollies

Notice Description

Replacement mattresses for Ipswich Hospital beds and ED trollies following mattress integrity audit via NHS Supply Chain Framework: Pressure Area Care & Patient Handling 2025/S 000-086469

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement mattresses for Ipswich Hospital beds and ED trollies following mattress integrity audit via NHS Supply Chain Framework: Pressure Area Care & Patient Handling 2025/S 000-086469

Procurement Information

Replacement mattresses for Ipswich Hospital beds and ED trollies following mattress integrity audit via NHS Supply Chain Framework: Pressure Area Care & Patient Handling 2025/S 000-086469

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39143112 - Mattresses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX 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
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSKA CARE

Further Information

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