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Hamamatsu slide scanner

QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jan 2026 at 18:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in East Grinstead, purchasing a Hamamatsu slide scanner. This direct award contract, part of the Sussex Pathology Network's commitment to maintaining a unified scanning platform, falls under the category of laboratory services and optical equipment. The tender's procurement stage is complete, transitioning to the award stage, with a future contract signature scheduled for 27th January 2026. The contract, valued at £115,900 excluding VAT, covers a period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, and offers options for maintenance renewals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, particularly those capable of maintaining large-scale, high-precision devices. Companies with expertise in optical and precision instruments might find collaboration beneficial, given the long-term contract and potential for service extension. Additionally, businesses with connections or alignment to public sector health organisations could find strategic advantages in participating in similar future procurement processes within the Sussex Pathology Network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hamamatsu slide scanner

Notice Description

Queen Victoria Hospital is part of the Sussex Pathology Network (SPN). This purchase was waivered because there was a need to ensure alignment with all member organisations on a single scanning platform.

Procurement Information

Queen Victoria Hospital is part of the Sussex Pathology Network (SPN). This purchase was waivered because there was a need to ensure alignment with all member organisations on a single scanning platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060de2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006412-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Charles Kirabo
Contact Email
charles.kirabo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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