FCT - Sonata Ablation Device -Women and Children

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Jun 2026 at 12:32

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has recently concluded a procurement process for the 'FCT - Sonata Ablation Device - Women and Children'. This procurement, situated in Worthing, UK, falls under the medical equipment industry category. The procurement stage is complete as of 26th May 2026, following the award on 17th April 2026. It was a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, reflecting the unique nature of the item procured—a proprietary device for uterine fibroid treatment by HOLOGIC LTD. The procurement aimed to supply, install, train in, and provide ongoing support for the Sonata® Transcervical Fibroid Ablation System.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities not only for large-scale suppliers like HOLOGIC LTD., who was awarded the contract, but also for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that might specialize in complementary medical services or device support. Given the unique and proprietary nature of the medical equipment involved, businesses involved in similar healthcare technology could gain valuable insights or alliances from such procurement processes, despite direct competition being waived in this instance. The concluded procurement underscores the potential for enterprises engaged in innovative medical technology to collaborate or provide ancillary services.

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Notice Title

FCT - Sonata Ablation Device -Women and Children

Notice Description

The Trust intends to directly award a contract for the supply, installation, training, and ongoing support of the Sonata(r) Transcervical Fibroid Ablation System for the treatment of uterine fibroids. The Sonata(r) Ablation System is a proprietary, integrated medical device protected by intellectual property and exclusive rights held by Hologic. The device is used for the treatment of uterine fibroids. There are no reasonable alternative products available on the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055219-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

HOLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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