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0P001844 Cassette Printer

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, concluded with an award for a Sakura Finetek Cassette Printer. This contract, valued at £28,000, falls under the industry category of label making machines (CPV code 30174000) and is relevant to businesses operating in the goods sector. The location for delivery is in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically Brighton, at the postal code BN2 5BE. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process reached the award stage as of 25th November 2025. The contract period spans from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026, following the tender period's conclusion on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in producing or supplying label making machines to expand their services within the healthcare sector. Companies like Sakura Finetek UK Limited, identified as an SME, are well-suited to supply specialised equipment such as the cassette printer. Given the selective procurement approach, businesses already part of framework agreements or those looking to enter into strategic partnerships with public sector health institutions in the South East UK could greatly benefit from participating in similar future procurement processes. The sector's demand for reliable and efficient medical equipment could provide continuous opportunities for growth and market penetration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0P001844 Cassette Printer

Notice Description

Sakura Finetek Cassette Printer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2d98bd6-abdd-4f9a-a99f-6f1220c9ed8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75169e83-bdfe-4614-9875-54041d5e4cd2
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30174000 - Label making machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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

SAKURA FINETEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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