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0P001839 Sternum Saw

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:38

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, identified as part of tender CF-3279800D0O000000rwimUAA, involves the acquisition of a replacement Sternum Saw for the Cardiac Theatre at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Located in Brighton, UK, this process falls under the industry category of surgical instruments. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the tender having been completed and the award published on 25 November 2025. The contract for supplying the goods spans from 20 June 2025 to 12 October 2026, valued at GBP 38,362.10.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying surgical instruments, especially those capable of navigating framework agreements. While the procurement process has concluded, the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like De Soutter Medical Limited, who successfully secured the contract, underscores the potential for similar businesses to engage in future opportunities. Companies with the capability to offer high-quality medical equipment and a strong track record in healthcare procurement would find similar tenders in this category and framework advantageous for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0P001839 Sternum Saw

Notice Description

Replacement Sternum Saw for Cardiac Theatre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bb38e78-66bf-450f-a56b-0e7eb13d9eab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3f7033a-0efe-4b27-9c76-a6b49bed71c0
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

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,362 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,362 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

DE SOUTTER MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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