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WSFT - Clinical - Wheeled case measuring Oxygen & Nitrous oxide

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jul 2026 at 15:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a procurement process titled "WSFT - Clinical - Wheeled case measuring Oxygen & Nitrous oxide," aimed at acquiring medical equipment specifically for the hospital’s use. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for medical gases, and was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The procurement has been completed successfully, with the contract awarded to AG Instruments Ltd. Based in Bury St Edmunds, the Trust serves as a central government public authority and completed the awarding process on 16th August 2025, with the contract active shortly thereafter from 17th to 20th August 2025. The vendor's location in Warwick highlights the geographical scope for potential participating businesses.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, especially those with capabilities in producing or supplying medical gases and related apparatus. Companies like AG Instruments Ltd, categorised as a large enterprise, have already shown success in securing such contracts, hinting at the scale of operations required. The direct procurement method without competition suggests a streamlined opportunity for entities that can meet stringent requirements and establish robust partnerships with public health authorities like the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses aiming to engage in similar tenders should demonstrate expertise in niche medical solutions and have the operational scale to fulfil contractual obligations efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Clinical - Wheeled case measuring Oxygen & Nitrous oxide

Notice Description

Purchase of wheeled case measuring Oxygen and Nitrous oxide for hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064397-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,462 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

AG INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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