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POD system Modification and Adaption

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Dec 2025 at 14:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process led by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust revolves around the adaptation and modification of the hospital's POD system in Worthing. This procurement concerns the works category and is specified as below threshold, implying no competitive bidding was conducted, with a direct method being employed. The awarded contract was activated on 4th December 2025, with the modification work scheduled from 5th December 2025 to 30th March 2026. The project's geographical focus is the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ27), specifically in Worthing, highlighting the critical involvement of the healthcare sector. The contract was awarded for the installation of travelator work, demonstrating a targeted and specialised scope of service.

This procurement presents valuable growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in system installation and modification, especially within healthcare infrastructure. Ideal contenders for such contracts include large-scale businesses with expertise in the installation of technical transit systems, as evidenced by the involvement of Quirepace Limited, a large supplier with relevant capabilities. While the method employed in awarding the contract may limit wider competitive opportunities, it underscores the importance of having established relationships and proven expertise in dealing with complex operational systems in healthcare environments. Businesses aiming to foster partnerships within the healthcare sector and adapt technologies for hospital settings might find significant future prospects in such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

POD system Modification and Adaption

Notice Description

POD system Modification and Adaption at Worthing Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eedc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45313210 - Travelator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alexandra Remes
Contact Email
alexandra.remes1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
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)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUIREPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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