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title: "ESNEFT 2668 - Managed Service for the Provision of Renal Dialysis Services CA18304"
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# ESNEFT 2668 - Managed Service for the Provision of Renal Dialysis Services CA18304

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fb4

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a major contract titled "ESNEFT 2668 - Managed Service for the Provision of Renal Dialysis Services CA18304." This procurement focuses on hospital dialysis services and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Interested suppliers are invited to engage with this tender, which is part of a selective competitive flexible procedure under the light touch regime, with an estimated value of £75,000,000 and a total gross value of £90,000,000. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 7th September 2026, an enquiry period ending on 27th August 2026, and an award period concluding on 18th February 2027. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2027 and may extend until 31st March 2037.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in renal dialysis. With a significant contract value, diverse implementation areas, and potential for technological and service development, both established and emerging providers can benefit from engaging in this procurement process. Innovative companies with capabilities in managing service delivery, home therapies, and clinical provisions are well-suited to compete, given the focus on adaptability to advancements in treatments and patient care volumes. Businesses aligning with these criteria and looking to expand their footprint within NHS contracting will find this opportunity conducive to business growth and long-term partnership potentials.

## Notice

Managed Service for the Provision of Renal Dialysis Services to ESNEFT including Unit, Satellite and Home Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and associated support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contract will include options for the relocation of Renal Units and the addition of Satellite Units within and surrounding the Contract Authorities geographic location. There will also be the potential to for managing the home therapies service provision and clinical provisions. The Contract is designed to enable developments in treatments and technology and changing patient volumes throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: 3 x 12 Month Extensions Available

### Planning Information

The Contracting Authority is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a future procurement for a Managed Service (MS) for Renal Dialysis Services. This to include Acute Unit(s), Inpatient Dialysis, Satellite, Home Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and associated support. This contracting opportunity falls under the Provider Selection Regime which the Authority has determined, via a PSR assessment, a further competition is required. The Authority will be conducting the further competition under the Procurement Act 2023.
The purpose of this engagement is to understand current market capability, capacity, innovation, and commercial models that may enhance the delivery of high‑quality, safe, and efficient dialysis services.
Through this early engagement, the Authority seeks insight into potential service models, equipment and technology solutions, workforce approaches, and opportunities for improved patient experience and operational resilience. Feedback from suppliers will help shape the procurement strategy, refine the service specification, and ensure that the future opportunity is realistic, deliverable, and aligned with market best practice.
Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not form part of any future tender evaluation process. Information shared at this stage will be used solely to support the Authority’s planning and will not advantage or disadvantage any supplier in any subsequent competition. 
The Authority will be holding a main event in the morning of 26th February 2026 where further information will be presented by the Authority via Microsoft Teams. Suppliers must submit an expression of interest to simone.dato@esneft.nhs.uk no later than noon on 20th February 2026 in order to receive an invite. 
Upon expressing an interest to attend, suppliers must confirm if they have the capability to provide a Managed Service and provide some indicative information to substantiate this (i.e: customer reference sites). This will not prevent other suppliers from joining the event. Those suppliers that can provide a Managed Service will be offered a dedicated 1:1 slot in the afternoon of 26th February 2026 to have a more detailed discussion regarding the suppliers knowledge and experience in this market. The offer of a 1:1 slot is at the discretion of the Authority.
All attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during the main event and the Authority may try to answer these either during the presentation or immediately following the event. The Authority may also request additional feedback as appropriate following this engagement.
If operational pressures require them to do so, the Authority may change the date of the main event and subsequent 1:1's. Any amendments will be notified ahead of the event. 
Details of any future procurement will be published separately in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073058-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111900 - Hospital dialysis services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073058-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005004-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 05:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025448-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073058-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005004-2026
  20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025448-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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