---
title: "Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d258"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d258

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, involved the acquisition of helium for medical systems from GE Medical Systems Ltd. The contract, titled "Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres," falls under the goods category and specifically in the chemical sector with a focus on helium (CPV code 24111300). The process was conducted under a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold, allowing for limited competition. The location for the procurement is Basildon, UK, and the contract is now in the award stage, having been signed on 7th September 2025, with an active period from 8th September to 1st November 2025. The total contract value is £18,194.94 GBP gross, with a net amount of £15,162.45 GBP.

This tender offers growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in medical gases or chemical distribution, particularly those with capability in supplying helium. Businesses with experience in navigating limited competition procurement processes and those equipped to supply regional NHS Trusts in the UK could leverage this tender to strengthen engagements within the public health sector. The nature of the tender reinforces the strategic partnerships between large commercial suppliers and public health entities, providing potential long-term procurement opportunities beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

Southend - GE medical systems -Helium Refill - 271 Litres quote 15703450 -

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067766-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,162 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067766-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067766-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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