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Delta Surgical Skull Clamps - One off Purchase

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Feb 2026 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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22 Jan 2026 at 14:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for the one-time purchase of DORO Skull clamps. This procurement, valued at £42,285.24 gross, was undertaken due to the supplier's exclusive rights and the absence of reasonable alternatives. The awarded contract, active as of 9th February 2026, will last until 9th March 2026 and includes goods categorised under surgical instruments. The procurement was facilitated under a process below the competition threshold, owing to the Trust's need for specific neurosurgical equipment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, located in Worthing, UK.

This procurement presents clear opportunities for businesses within the healthcare equipment sector, particularly those specialising in surgical instruments. Companies that have specialised or proprietary products can benefit from similar direct procurement processes in the future. As the market values established use and familiarity, businesses with innovative medical technologies should focus on expanding their offerings and developing relationships with healthcare facilities to increase their competitive edge. Opportunities for business growth lie in offering unique products that meet specific needs within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delta Surgical Skull Clamps - One off Purchase

Notice Description

This is a one time purchase of DORO Skull clamps to be used for Neurosurgery at Royal Sussex County Hospital. This has been awarded via a competition waiver "A3. Supplier has intellectual property / other exclusive rights and no reasonable alternatives" due to At present, it is not confirmed whether alternative suppliers can provide an equivalent product, as the Trust has historically sourced this item from a single supplier. This is the reason the current supplier was contacted, based on established use and familiarity with the product.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014212-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,237 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£35,237 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

DELTA SURGICAL LIMITED

Delta Surgical

Further Information

Notice Documents

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