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title: "WSFT - Pathology - Cold Chain Maintenance, Calibration and Temperature Mapping"
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# WSFT - Pathology - Cold Chain Maintenance, Calibration and Temperature Mapping

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a7f2a67-3bca-42bd-88f0-c5547d50800f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "WSFT - Pathology - Cold Chain Maintenance, Calibration and Temperature Mapping" has been completed by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the "Calibration services" industry category, focusing on maintaining the integrity of temperature-controlled storage environments in pathology. The project's location is in the East of England, United Kingdom, specifically Bury St Edmunds, with postal code IP33 2QZ. The procurement employed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to end on 30th April 2027. Key dates include the tender period's conclusion on 1st March 2026 and the subsequent contract award on 15th June 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing maintenance, calibration, validation, and temperature mapping services. With a contract value of £33,534, it is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the buyer's preference for engaging with such entities. The requirements align well with companies specialising in ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy in temperature-sensitive environments. Businesses looking to expand within the healthcare services sector, specifically those focusing on pathology and temperature-controlled logistics, may find this contract beneficial to their growth and portfolio diversification.

## Notice

Provision of maintenance, calibration, validation and temperature mapping services for the Trust's pathology cold chain storage equipment and monitoring systems. The service supports the integrity of temperature-controlled storage environments used for samples, reagents and other temperature-sensitive materials, helping the Trust maintain regulatory compliance, ensure monitoring accuracy and minimise the risk of temperature excursions. This short-term contract renewal is intended to maintain continuity of service and regulatory compliance while the Trust completes the ongoing procurement process and allows sufficient time for contract award, mobilisation and implementation of the potential replacement arrangement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da3d598-982e-433d-8320-b929dff5795a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,534 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,534 |
| 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 | CONTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da3d598-982e-433d-8320-b929dff5795a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da3d598-982e-433d-8320-b929dff5795a
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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