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Terason Usmart

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has concluded a procurement process titled "Terason Usmart" for medical equipment necessary for its GEM curriculum. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on medical equipment, and was handled via a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract's active period starting on 19th August 2025 and concluding on 18th August 2026. The successful supplier is VERTEC SCIENTIFIC LIMITED based in Surrey, UKJ25 region. The contract, valued at £69,600 (gross), was signed on 18th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those seeking to supply educational institutions with clinically capable products that support academic curricula. Companies that can deliver high-quality equipment and establish strong relationships within the education and healthcare sectors would find this contract advantageous. Large enterprises with experience in direct procurement methods in compliance with regulations such as UKPGA 2023/54 are particularly well-suited to compete in this market segment. This procurement exemplifies the growing demand for specialised medical equipment within the academic sector, offering avenues for growth and increased market penetration.

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Notice Title

Terason Usmart

Notice Description

The University is required to buy a ACUSON Sequoia equipment clinically capable to help with the University's GEM curriculum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078339-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTEC SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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