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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WSFT - Estates - Medical Gas Authorising Engineer (AE) Services" was conducted by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed with Healthcare Engineering Services Ltd being awarded the contract. The process, categorized under health and safety consultancy services, involved a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The contract, which was signed on 31 July 2025, commenced on 1 August 2025 and will end on 31 July 2028. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 10 July 2026 with an active status. The total contract value is £18,900, with a net amount of £15,750, paid in GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare engineering and medical gas systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Healthcare Engineering Services Ltd, with the capacity to provide independent authorising engineer services, compliance audits, and technical assessments, would find this contract appealing. The opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that can deliver specialist consultancy to support healthcare organisations in maintaining compliance and ensuring the safe management of medical gas systems. Engaging in such contracts can aid businesses in establishing a strong foothold in the healthcare industry and expanding their service offerings within the UK region.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Estates - Medical Gas Authorising Engineer (AE) Services

Notice Description

Independent authorising engineer services for medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS), including compliance audits, technical assurance, policy and procedure reviews, infrastructure assessments, authorised person competency assessments, and specialist consultancy. The service supports healthcare organisations in maintaining compliance with applicable healthcare engineering standards and ensuring the safe operation and management of medical gas systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c86b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065114-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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

HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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