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Balance Assessment Unit Capital Purchase

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 10:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement of a Balance Assessment Unit for its Audiology Department at Worthing Hospital. This contract, identified as "ICS Dizcovery System Balance Assessment Unit," was awarded directly to NATUS NICOLET U.K. LIMITED due to technical and interoperability reasons, as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £58,805.32 and spans from 10 March to 9 April 2026. The procurement focused on medical equipment within the UK's healthcare sector, specifically targeting ENT and audiologist services.

This tender presents a niche opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic medical equipment and related technology to partner with public health institutions. While the contract was directly awarded, the demand for high-quality medical solutions in the healthcare industry remains significant. Companies with expertise in audiology systems, particularly SMEs, can explore similar contracts and build relations within NHS networks to expand their footprint in the healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Balance Assessment Unit Capital Purchase

Notice Description

Procurement of an ICS Balance System for the Audiology Department at Worthing Hospital. The contract will be directly awarded without competition on the basis that Only one supplier can meet the requirements due to technical or interoperability reasons in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021212-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,004 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£49,004 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 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
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

NATUS NICOLET

Further Information

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