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Supply of Lateral Flow Tests

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Dec 2025 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, focused on the supply of lateral flow tests for Flu A/B, RSV, and Covid. This contract falls under the industry category of reagent strips and involves a delivery location in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically Brighton. The stage of this process is currently at the award stage, having been completed with the award status active as of 24th December 2025. The procurement adopted a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd January 2025 and conclude on 1st January 2028. The total value awarded for this procurement is GBP 427,200.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies involved in the healthcare and diagnostic sectors, especially those capable of providing medical testing supplies. Although the procurement was not specifically suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses specialising in reagent strips and lateral flow tests are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Partnering with organisations like Mornington 2000 LLP T/A Sterilab Services, which had been awarded the contract, can serve as an excellent opportunity for collaboration and growth within the medical supply chain.

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Notice Title

Supply of Lateral Flow Tests

Notice Description

Supply of combined Flu A/B, RSV & Covid lateral flow tests (LFT) to promote standardised testing across the Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99d76d22-15ad-4b31-b5c4-dc6b7c08e22d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944f2dae-c8e9-4d99-8e52-f1db5d1c780a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124131 - Reagent strips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£256,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£427,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 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

MORNINGTON 2000 LLP T/A STERILAB SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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