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Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound" involves University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, pursuing the direct award purchase of a Vivid S70N Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound. This procurement falls under the industry category of diagnostic ultrasound devices and is taking place in Brighton, United Kingdom, specifically for the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital. The tender was a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework, classified as a "selective" procurement method. The procurement stage concluded with the award on 9th December 2025, and the contract period spans from 9th December 2025 to 8th January 2026, with a total value of £62,340.48.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical device sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic tools for cardiovascular applications. The contract's procurement method favours businesses familiar with framework agreements, and SMEs have suitability for participation, making it an appealing option for smaller companies looking to expand into or consolidate their presence in the public healthcare sector. Such tenders are ideal for businesses like GE Healthcare Limited, the awarded supplier, who have the capacity to meet stringent medical device requirements and supply within the specified timeframes.

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Notice Title

Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound

Notice Description

A direct award purchase of the Vivid S70N Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound for Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton via the NHS Supply Chain Framework 2021/S 000-007768.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eaf870-0a76-414f-97af-654039bca42b
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Jan 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

GE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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