---
title: "The Provision of a Sterile Service & Endoscopy Decontamination Services Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06037e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# The Provision of a Sterile Service & Endoscopy Decontamination Services Management System

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06037e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust involved the acquisition of an IT services management system for sterile and endoscopy decontamination services. This contract falls under the services category with a CPV code of 72000000, indicating an industry focus on IT services. The contract was executed without a prior call for competition, under the limited procurement method due to specific legal reasons. The procurement took place at the Colchester District General Hospital, located in COLCHESTER, UKH14. The contract was awarded to Health Edge Solutions Limited on 22nd December 2025 and is classified as complete as of 12th January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions related to healthcare management systems. Companies that can provide innovative software for inventory tracking and management in healthcare settings, including decontamination processes, would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. Being part of a framework agreement indicates ongoing prospects for businesses to secure contracts under existing healthcare procurement frameworks, thus fostering business development in this sector. Health Edge Solutions Limited, a small or medium enterprise (SME) based in Bristol, served as the successful supplier, highlighting the potential for SMEs to thrive in niche market sectors through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Sterile services closed loop system to manage instrument sets through the decontamination cycle in sterile services and endoscopy and to track inventory of said sets across sites, stores rooms and capture usage against patients

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Competition under - Countess of Chester Hospital (CoCH) Commercial Procurement Services Framework - Provision of Track and Traceability Systems (FTS Notice Ref: 2021/S 000-024669)

### Procurement Information

Competition carried out under PCR2015 therefore no requirement to publish a prior notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002177-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH EDGE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002177-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.health-edge.co.uk
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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