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title: "WSFT - Estates - Microbiology Autoclave maintenance-"
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# WSFT - Estates - Microbiology Autoclave maintenance-

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a7c42cc-c51e-4f56-ab53-78dee8b7f66d

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## Summary

This procurement refers to the maintenance and support services for microbiology autoclaves at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The contract involves planned preventative maintenance, inspection, calibration, validation, technical support, and reactive repair services crucial for the Trust's machinery. The procurement, categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment" (CPV code: 50421000), represents a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with NHS SUPPLY CHAIN SCCL (MAINTENANCE) as the supplier, commencing from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The work is located in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, and involves a contract valued at £33,037.61 GBP. Key dates included the tender period ending on 1st February 2026 and awards published on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in medical equipment maintenance. SMEs that excel in maintaining laboratory sterilisation systems can significantly benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The requirement for compliance with stringent regulatory and operational standards introduces potential for businesses with expertise in supporting healthcare institutions. The framework agreement approach allows businesses to leverage existing relationships and focus on providing exceptional service, thus potentially leading to more contracts within the NHS or similar healthcare environments. This procurement requires a company proficient in both technical and responsive support, offering a stable revenue stream over a substantial two-year period.

## Notice

Provision of planned preventative maintenance, inspection, calibration, validation, technical support and reactive repair services for the Trust's microbiology autoclaves and associated sterilisation equipment. The service supports the safe and reliable operation of the Trust's decontamination processes, maximises equipment availability, minimises downtime and helps maintain compliance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfc69b9-e2be-4b56-b96d-4566cdb8acd2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,037 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,037 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN SCCL (MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfc69b9-e2be-4b56-b96d-4566cdb8acd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfc69b9-e2be-4b56-b96d-4566cdb8acd2
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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