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08 Jul 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Bury St Edmunds, has recently been completed. It involved the maintenance of endoscopy water softeners, classified under services within the healthcare and water softening sectors. The contract was awarded to Lubron UK LTD, a large-scale supplier located in Colchester. This limited competition process was conducted under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The award was finalised on 8th July 2026, following the signing of the contract on 31st March 2026. The active contract lasts from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a total value of £14,642.06. The process is now in the award stage, highlighting the successful completion and activation of agreements.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare equipment maintenance and water softening services. Companies with expertise and resources in these areas can benefit from similar tenders in the future, especially those capable of managing procurement methods that involve limited competition below specified thresholds. Lubron UK LTD, as the awardee of this contract, exemplifies the kind of supplier well-suited to leverage such opportunities, given its capacity and pre-existing industry foothold. Business users looking for public sector partnerships or seeking expansion into regulated service sectors should consider similar contracts as a strategic entry point into public procurement markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement Dept

Notice Description

Endoscopy Water softeners maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064384-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

65123000 - Water softening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,642 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LUBRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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