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Phototherapy Unit - Direct Award

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Feb 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, involved the direct award of a contract titled "Phototherapy Unit - Direct Award" for the supply of a phototherapy machine to the Dermatology Department at Southlands Hospital. This procurement falls under the goods category and was executed without competition due to technical reasons, supporting continuity of service. The contract, awarded to Athrodax Healthcare International Limited, an SME, is valued at £31,350 and spans from 19 February to 19 March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award under ground A4, reflecting a situation where no reasonable alternative suppliers could meet the required technical and service needs. The buyer's locality is Worthing, in the United Kingdom, and the award stage was documented as pending as of 19 February 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that can offer dermatological devices. SMEs like Athrodax Healthcare International Limited, which has secured this award, are particularly well-suited to deliver such specialised equipment, leveraging their agility and technical expertise to meet specific interoperability and continuity demands. Businesses that align their offerings with niche market requirements, such as dermatological devices, can benefit from exploring similar opportunities where technological exclusivity is justified, enhancing their business growth and positioning within the public healthcare procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Phototherapy Unit - Direct Award

Notice Description

This procurement is for a phototherapy machine for the Dermatology Department at Southlands Hospital and is being awarded under ground A4 (no competition for technical reasons). No reasonable alternative supplier can meet these interoperability and continuity of service needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06581c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015217-2026
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
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33166000 - Dermatological devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2026 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
Georgia Hamid
Contact Email
georgia.hamid@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01903205111

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

ATHRODAX HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL

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