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0P001758 a335a. Point-of-Care Ultrasound & Echo Machine

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the capital purchase of point-of-care ultrasound machines intended for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Classified under the CPV code for ultrasound scanners, this procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The trust, located in Brighton, South East, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to Philips Electronics UK Limited on 17th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th March 2026 to 29th March 2027. The award was officially published on 24th March 2026, with a financial allocation of £59,344.15.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment manufacturing sector, especially those experienced in producing high-quality ultrasound scanners. Philips Electronics UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, was successfully awarded the contract, indicating that firms well-versed in framework agreement procedures may find success in similar tenders. Although this contract was awarded, similar procurement processes may benefit businesses looking to establish or expand their market presence in healthcare solutions provided to NHS institutions.

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Notice Title

0P001758 a335a. Point-of-Care Ultrasound & Echo Machine

Notice Description

Capital Purchase of Point of Care Ultrasound for CICU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f82c3972-6c93-47eb-a7ed-c57c07bd11d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c03cfb7-3a9f-4256-aedf-23ac24ca32f9
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,344 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,344 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 1-2 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 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

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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