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WSFT - Capital Purchase - UPS & IPS

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "WSFT - Capital Purchase - UPS & IPS" under the category of specialist medical equipment. This process involved the purchase of uninterruptible power supplies for theatres 7 and 9. The tender was conducted through a limited procurement method, under a below-threshold competition, and the contract was awarded to Bender UK Ltd. This procurement reached the award and contract stages, with the contract period starting on 15th April 2026 and ending on 13th May 2026. As of 24th July 2026, the contracting process was marked complete.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in supplying medical equipment, particularly those manufacturing uninterruptible power supplies. The nature of this procurement suggests that businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality goods in a competitive landscape, even below certain financial thresholds, are well-suited to partake in similar tenders. Engaging in processes led by entities like the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust can enhance a supplier’s portfolio and establish lasting relationships in the healthcare sector. Businesses aligned with NHS and central government procurement initiatives will likely find this tender an excellent fit for expanding their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Capital Purchase - UPS & IPS

Notice Description

Theatres 7 and 9 - Specialist Medical Equipment (UPS and IPS) Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d34a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070309-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,330 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 13 May 2026 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
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

BENDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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