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0P001961 Block and slide tracker combination at RSCH & SRH

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for a project titled "Block and slide tracker combination at RSCH & SRH", aimed at enhancing capabilities at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and St Richards Hospital. This contract falls under the goods category and is funded by NHSE, with the procurement process being a direct award. The contract commencement date is set for 31st March 2026, and it will last until 30th March 2027. The project addresses the laboratory equipment sector, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and has been awarded to Solmedia Ltd. The key dates include the award notice publication on 10th March 2026, signifying the contract's completion stage. The procurement took place in Worthing, United Kingdom, embodying the determination of the buyer to select suppliers capable of meeting all mandatory requirements.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment supply due to its comprehensive scope and funding. As the procurement method was a direct award, businesses that can demonstrate their capability and fulfil stringent requirements stand a good chance of achieving similar contracts. Companies that are registered as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Solmedia Ltd, may find this contract particularly relevant, given the purchaser’s inclination towards suppliers with technical expertise. The project can potentially lead to increased collaborations and business expansion in the healthcare product supply chain for adept suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0P001961 Block and slide tracker combination at RSCH & SRH

Notice Description

NHSE funded in relation to Auto Histo. Block and Slide tracker combination for Royal Sussex County Hospital and St Richards Hospital

Procurement Information

Following review supplier is evidenced as capable of meeting all mandatory requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066645
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021307-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,760 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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

SOLMEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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