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0P001599 UHPLC unit

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "0P001599 UHPLC unit," led by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage. This tender involves the replacement of a UHPLC unit crucial for drug identification in diagnostic samples. The industry category is "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," with the delivery location specified as Brighton, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period extends from 9th May 2025 to 30th September 2026. The contract, valued at £64,512.10, has been awarded to Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited as of 12th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Although the procurement method was selective, businesses aligned with framework agreements and capable of providing high-quality diagnostic equipment can benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Companies should ensure they are engaged in relevant frameworks to increase their competitive edge and accessibility to such procurement processes. High precision in equipment quality and timely delivery would be crucial attributes for success in similar procurement endeavours.

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Notice Title

0P001599 UHPLC unit

Notice Description

Replacement of UHPLC unit used in conjunction with tandem mass spectrometry to identify drugs present in diagnostic samples.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-339bc8cd-8637-4e51-a854-57a40c738bd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd9aee4-cb0f-4e8c-8536-01c67cf26482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,512 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,512 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5BE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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