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0P001844 Cassette Printer

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, UK, has awarded the contract for the purchase of a Sakura Cassette printer as part of a modernisation effort funded by NHS England. The awarded contract, valued at £29,000, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement, conducted via selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tender stage on 6th March 2026. The contract period commenced on 16th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th March 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment to benefit from NHS modernisation funding. While the current supplier, Sakura Finetek UK Limited, is a well-suited SME, other businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing and distribution may find future opportunities in similar tenders. Collaborative possibilities with healthcare facilities aiming to upgrade outdated systems could facilitate business growth and establish long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector. The procurement process encourages those familiar with supply chains involved in framework agreements to participate in upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

0P001844 Cassette Printer

Notice Description

Pathology have been granted NHSE modernisation funding. The Sakura Cassette printer will replace an out dated system currently in the trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc4bf1b3-17ac-466d-8f33-7ed36e46467d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f95e6f-8efc-4056-99b3-d6382e917410
Current Stage
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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
SME

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
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 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

SAKURA FINETEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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