---
title: "Reusable Drapes & Gowns"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065710"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065710.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Reusable Drapes & Gowns

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065710

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Reusable Drapes & Gowns," led by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, falls under the health industry category, specifically involving laundry-operation services. The location for delivery is Colchester, within the UKH14 region. The procurement progressed to the award stage on 18th February 2026, with a contract signed on 16th February 2026. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was directly awarded based on the principles of NOE.0572 due to the repetition of existing services. The initial lot aimed to supply reusable theatre drapes and gowns, yet was ultimately cancelled before award activities concluded, awarding $420,000 to Elis UK Ltd.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and laundry services to establish or expand their presence within regional hospital networks like the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with experience in supplying reusable medical textiles or related laundry services might particularly benefit, appreciating the repeat need for these materials in healthcare settings. Although the initial lot was cancelled, understanding the Trust's requirements can position businesses to better compete for similar tenders in the future, potentially across different regions or locations involved in health service delivery.

## Notice

To supply reusable theatre drapes & Gowns

### Procurement Information

Direct Award via NOE.0572 principles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014765-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £420,000 |

## 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 | ELIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
- 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014765-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.berendsen.co.uk
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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