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13 Jul 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "WSFT - Estates - Piped Medical Gas PPM & AGSS rebalancing," which was focused on the healthcare industry. This contract, based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, involved services related to the maintenance and rebalancing of the Trust's Medical Gas Pipeline System, including Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems. The procurement method used was limited competition, specified as "Below threshold - limited competition," and the award date was 13th July 2026. The contract period started on 1st June 2026 and is set to last until 31st May 2029, with optional extensions available based on satisfactory performance. The total contract value is £46,072.80, with a net value of £38,394.00.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment maintenance services, particularly those adept at ensuring compliance with healthcare engineering standards. Given the nature of the services, large companies with experience in managing extensive medical infrastructure systems, like BeaconMedaes Ltd, which was awarded this contract, would find this type of tender advantageous. The sustained demand for reliable and safe medical gas systems in healthcare institutions could provide a steady business pipeline for those in the relevant field, fostering growth and expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Estates - Piped Medical Gas PPM & AGSS rebalancing

Notice Description

Provision of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspection, testing and rebalancing services for the Trust's Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS), including Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS). The service supports the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the Trust's medical gas infrastructure, helping to ensure the continuous delivery of clinical gases and effective removal of waste anaesthetic gases in accordance with relevant healthcare engineering standards and operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065726-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,394 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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

BEACONMEDAES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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