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FBE - Gastroscopes Capital Purchase - Surgery

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of two gastroscopes for its Surgery division, aiming to replace existing ones within the trust. This procurement, valued at GBP 179,871.96, falls under the industry category of endoscopy and endosurgery devices, and utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from the NHSSC Framework "Flexible Endoscopy 2022 - 2021/S 000-007768" which permits direct awards. The award stage was reached on 20th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 20th March to 19th April 2026. The supplies will be delivered to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers of medical devices and instruments who are experienced in framework agreements. Although the procurement is complete, it highlights the scope for businesses to engage with NHS Trusts through established frameworks for future opportunities. Larger companies dealing in specialised medical equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, particularly given the direct award nature of this tender. Such engagements can enhance visibility in the healthcare sector and bolster partnerships with key hospital trusts like the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

FBE - Gastroscopes Capital Purchase - Surgery

Notice Description

One off purchase of 2 x Gastroscopes for use in the Surgery division at Royal Sussex County Hospital. This purchase is directly replacing another 2 gastroscopes within the Trust and is being procured via a direct award calling off the NHSSC Framework " Flexible Endoscopy 2022 - 2021/S 000-007768. This framework permits direct awards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-719f0e56-90a9-48a1-bf47-88df109ce238
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb40cd2-5a81-4f15-9e8c-0e29385b6416
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,871 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,871 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 30 days
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

OLYMPUS KEYMED GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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