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0P001960 To supply and install Benchmark special stains systems at RSCH & SRH

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for supplying and installing Benchmark special stains systems at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and Southlands Hospital (SRH) has been conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, UK. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with the purchase valued at £61,270.64. Using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract was awarded to ROACHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED. The award phase is complete, with the contract set to commence on 31 March 2026 and conclude on 30 March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying specialised systems like the Roche Benchmark special stains system. While not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprise suppliers in the diagnostics and laboratory equipment sector could find this lucrative, given their capacity to fulfil such specific technical requirements. It presents an opportunity to engage with key healthcare projects funded by national initiatives such as the NHSE Automation Histology project, which seeks to enhance efficiency in hospital settings.

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Notice Title

0P001960 To supply and install Benchmark special stains systems at RSCH & SRH

Notice Description

Procurement of Roche Benchmark special stains system for RSCH and SRH funded by NHSE Automation Histology project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c38072d2-08a3-420f-ab92-d3efef86c9ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b82086d-fb68-488e-bea4-56f415d624c9
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,270 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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