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Capital purchase of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the capital purchase of a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer. The procurement, valued at £210,512.40, was conducted via a direct award method under the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, with the equipment required to be delivered and invoiced by 31st March 2025. The award notice was published on 25th March 2025, and the contract period is from 26th March 2025 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of mass spectrometers and the process is considered a direct method due to urgent budget reallocation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and supply of advanced laboratory diagnostic equipment, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry. Companies with expertise in providing high-precision laboratory instruments and a proven track record of supplying to government health institutions would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The capital purchase reflects a strong demand for advanced medical diagnostic equipment, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses in this high-tech sector.

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Notice Title

Capital purchase of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer

Notice Description

MALDI-TOF from Chirus Main 2 pcs of equipment placed via NHS SC, remaining peripherals (<PS5K) placed direct with Chirus.

Procurement Information

The capital purchase is funded by a late reallocation FY24/25 budget with the requirement for the equipment to be delivered & invoiced by 31st March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011187-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,427 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ami Taylor
Contact Email
ami.taylor1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

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