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Maintenance & consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Maintenance & consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer" has been awarded by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement process is focused on securing goods in the laboratory reagents field, specifically for the maintenance and consumables of a mass spectrometer at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The procurement method used was selective, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 25th August 2025 to 24th August 2032, with an option to extend by an additional two years. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the total contract value is £321,987.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in medical and precision equipment. Companies offering analysers and laboratory reagents would find this contract appealing for business growth. While the awarded supplier, Chirus Limited, is a small to medium enterprise (SME), the opportunity remains open for similar businesses to engage in competitive framework agreements or look for forthcoming opportunities within the public procurement landscape. Such contracts can bolster an organisation's reputation and foster new partnerships within the healthcare and scientific industries.

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Notice Title

Maintenance & consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer

Notice Description

7 year contract for maintenance and consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Option to extend contract by further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70f7b47e-9af1-4546-9ada-6c089243c12a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebec94e-5196-48a5-a276-712173b5e1c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

38434000 - Analysers

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£321,987 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,987 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2032 Over 5 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

CHIRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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