---
title: "Day Surgery Unit - Replacement Vacuum Plant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fbeb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# Day Surgery Unit - Replacement Vacuum Plant

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbeb

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust involved the contracting of a replacement vacuum plant for their Day Surgery Unit. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery," and it took place in Bury St Edmunds, UK. The procedure was necessary due to the outdated status and non-compliance of the existing equipment. Initiated through a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded on 22nd December 2025, with M & M Medical Limited as the supplier. The contract commenced on 30th November 2025 and is set to complete on 29th November 2026, with a gross value of GBP 36,252.30.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical machinery and equipment to demonstrate their capacity to meet the high standards required in healthcare settings. Companies operating in this niche sector can leverage this type of procurement to enhance their profile and build credibility, especially dealing with vacuum systems compliant with HTM 02-01 standards. SMEs focusing on innovative and reliable medical solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering a competitive edge in the healthcare market.

## Notice

The contract is for the urgent replacement of the obsolete vacuum plant serving the Day Surgery Unit and Eye Theatres. The existing two-pump system has exceeded its serviceable life and is financially unsustainable to repair due to obsolete parts. Crucially, its frequent tripping under high demand leads to the loss of suction supply, resulting in theatre cancellations and direct disruption to patient care. Furthermore, the current installation is non-compliant with HTM 02-01, which mandates a minimum of three vacuum pumps for reliability. The replacement is necessary to ensure operational reliability, financial sustainability, and compliance with healthcare standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085550-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,210 |

## Status

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

## 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 | M & M MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085550-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085550-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mmmedical.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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