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Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for the purchase of the Vivid S70N Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound, a diagnostic ultrasound device, to GE Healthcare Limited. This procurement, valued at GBP 95,842, was conducted through a selective procurement process as a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework 2021/S 000-007768. The award was made on 9th December 2025, following the tender period end date on 8th December 2025. The contract, which commenced on the 9th of December 2025, is set to conclude on the 8th of January 2026. The equipment will be delivered to the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton, South East United Kingdom.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in the production and distribution of diagnostic ultrasound devices. Primarily, it is an advantageous opportunity for large-scale enterprises with the capability to supply and support medical diagnostic equipment within the NHS framework. The procurement method of using a framework agreement facilitates quick and efficient purchasing, benefitting businesses that are already part of such frameworks or those aiming to become suppliers within these selective agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should note that while this procurement was not aimed explicitly at them, similar opportunities within the NHS Supply Chain could provide avenues for future participation.

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Notice Title

Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Notice Description

A direct award purchase of the Vivid S70N Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound for Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton via the NHS Supply Chain Framework 2021/S 000-007768.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba8f642d-35bb-42a8-9113-3737fa8d64ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf28bf2c-3f17-410e-bf87-95b57591f586
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,842 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Jan 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
Georgia Hamid
Contact Email
uhsussex.medicalsurgicalwomenchildren-procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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