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WSFT - Capital Purchase - Pathology Trolley

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "WSFT - Capital Purchase - Pathology Trolley". This tender falls under the industry category of medical equipment and was conducted through a limited procurement method, tailored for competition below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 24th July 2026, with the procurement stage reaching completion following the tender initiation. The contract, signed on 16th April 2026, has a duration from April to October 2026. The procurement is specific to a pathology trolley with associated cooling systems.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of delivering goods promptly due to the completed nature of the procurement process. The tender was won by The Rodwell Autoclave Company, a large-scale supplier based in Basildon, UK, emphasising the competitive nature and significance of scale and experience in competition for such contracts. Businesses with expertise in medical equipment manufacturing or those looking to expand in the healthcare sector could find similar opportunities conducive to growth, particularly if they can operate efficiently under limited competition settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Capital Purchase - Pathology Trolley

Notice Description

1 of 2 GEMINI 316E (2 X 158 LITRE) Distributor Rodwell Cooling System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d333
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070277-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,462 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
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

THE RODWELL AUTOCLAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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