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6 x Canon Xephilio OCT R1 - Capital Purchase

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has carried out a procurement process for the purchase of six Canon Xephilio OCT R1 units, specifically for the Diabetic Eye Screening Service at Worthing Hospital. The procurement falls under the ophthalmology equipment category, with the process completed through a direct award from the NHSSC Framework "Ophthalmology (COS3)" following the selective procurement method. This contract was successfully awarded on 23 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 20 March 2026. The delivery location is in the South East of the United Kingdom and the total value of the contract amounts to £285,570.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those focused on ophthalmology technologies. With University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, the contract facilitation through the NHSSC Framework offers a streamlined pathway for suppliers to provide cutting-edge equipment. Companies like Sense Medical Limited, identified as an SME, exemplify those well-suited to such specialised contracts, showing that small and medium enterprises stand to benefit from participating in niche medical equipment tenders that align with their expertise and operational capacities.

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Notice Title

6 x Canon Xephilio OCT R1 - Capital Purchase

Notice Description

West Sussex Diabetic Eye Screening Service based at Worthing Hospital are purchasing 6 x Canon Xephilio OCT R1. This is being purchased via a direct award from the NHSSC Framework "Ophthalmology (COS3) - Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d79916dd-8195-4db3-b82f-31b271c7e3b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403dd6f5-337a-4891-9a63-e0247093ef4b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,570 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,570 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 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
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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

SENSE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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