---
title: "ESNEFT2684 Purchase of Anaesthetic Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06725f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# ESNEFT2684 Purchase of Anaesthetic Machines

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06725f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of anaesthetic machines was conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Colchester, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "ESNEFT2684 Purchase of Anaesthetic Machines," was classified under the medical equipment category and was completed through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising a limited procurement method. The process was anchored in the legal framework of the National Framework Agreement for Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories & Services. The procurement stage reached completion with the awarding of the contract, signed on 20th January 2026, to GE Healthcare Limited, a major player located in Buckinghamshire, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the medical equipment industry, offering growth through participation in high-value contracts. Although the competition was limited without prior call for bids, the procedure followed a structured framework which businesses can leverage for future collaborations. GE Healthcare Limited's involvement underlines the scale of this opportunity, suggesting that large distributors and manufacturers with relevant expertise in anaesthesia machinery and medical technologies would be well-suited contenders in similar future procurements. Engaging with the extensive network of framework agreements can position companies strategically for competitive advantage in upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Purchase of Anaesthetic Machines via the National Framework
Agreement for Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories & Services. Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-003204

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase via National Framework
Agreement for Ultrasound 2022.
Contract Reference Number: 2021/S 000-007768

### Procurement Information

Further competition undertaken via National Framework Agreement for Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilator Equipment and Related Accessories &
Services.Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-003204

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026657-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 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 | £613,033 |

## 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 | GE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026657-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ge.com
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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