Published date: 28 August 2024

Last edited date: 28 August 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 September 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture - 30100000

Location of contract

MK44 3WH

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

CF-2563700D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

28 August 2024

Closing date

20 September 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("The Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best know for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care.

Our diverse area is spread of 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing needs and medical needs.

The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers to deal with 1,456,689 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries.

In addition, the Authority handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk.

The Authority is looking for a Supplier to provide a variety of Industrial, Commercial and Office Equipment & Supplies for our Estates Department to order on an ad-hoc basis, to be called off as and when required.
The types of items shall include, but not limited to, key cabinets, fire exit signs, bolt cutters and various tapes.

The contract will run initially from 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2027 with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months.

Goods will be required as detailed in the Invitation to Quote document and in addition, called off as and when required.

The Trust does not guarantee any level of business or exclusivity arising from this opportunity.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

EEAST - Industrial, Commercial and Office Equipment and Supplies (240207)

  • Opportunity
  • Published 28 August 2024

Additional text

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Sophia Cooledge

Address

Fraser Road
Bedford
MK44 3WH
UK

Email

tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk