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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust involved the contracting of services under the title "Maintenance and Support Services for Critical Power Systems". This contract, aimed at ensuring the reliability and compliance of crucial electrical infrastructure such as isolated power systems and uninterruptible power supply equipment, was awarded to Bender UK Ltd. Located in Bury St Edmunds, the Trust operates in the public authority central government sector and conducted this procurement through a limited competition method, classifying it as below threshold. The stage of procurement is now complete for this contract, which was active from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The awarded contract, including the services category, totals a gross amount of GBP 31,879.40.

This tender opens notable avenues for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services within the healthcare sector, as it involves highly technical work on essential clinical infrastructure. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical resilience can find significant growth opportunities by participating in similar tenders, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive technical support and reactive repair services. The contract aligns with industry standards, making it suitable for businesses keen on establishing a foothold in the public health infrastructure support sector, based in the UK.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Support Services for Critical Power Systems

Notice Description

Provision of planned preventative maintenance, compliance testing, inspection, technical support and reactive repair services for critical electrical resilience infrastructure, including isolated power systems (IPS) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment. The service supports the safe and reliable operation of essential clinical and operational environments, helping to maintain power continuity and compliance with relevant healthcare engineering standards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065327-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,566 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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

BENDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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