KBX: maintenance - blood transfusion refrigeration

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jun 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "KBX: maintenance - blood transfusion refrigeration" was conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, United Kingdom. This contract involves maintenance services for blood refrigeration equipment across several hospitals, including Royal Sussex County, and spans a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The procurement falls under the category of "Blood-transfusion supplies" and "Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" with a contract value of £67,575. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded directly to Labcold Limited via the NHSSC Framework, which facilitates call-offs. This selective procurement method ensures the maintenance is handled by qualified professionals in the south-east region of the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and refrigeration solutions. While the procurement method relied on a framework agreement for direct award, businesses that align with this framework or seek similar partnerships may find potential in offering specialised knowledge and services within the NHS infrastructure. SMEs in related fields, particularly those with expertise in maintaining medical and surgical equipment, may consider proactively engaging in similar tenders or frameworks to leverage opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

KBX: maintenance - blood transfusion refrigeration

Notice Description

Maintenance for the blood fridges/freezers and cold chain assets for the Blood Transfusion department situated at Royal Sussex County, Princess Royal, St Richards, Worthing & Southlands Hospitals. The contract is for three years. The contract will be awarded to Labcold via the NHSSC Framework NHS Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services, ref 2023/S 000-028831 which allows for direct awards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7e87527-8cd0-423f-9782-24b0d441cfa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf2e3658-6b56-4063-a6b0-bdb467232575
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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 5EB
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

LABCOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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