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SERVICE I-STAT ALINITY

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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07 May 2026 at 13:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, focused on the purchase of a "SERVICE I-STAT ALINITY," a handheld, portable blood analyser for point-of-care testing. This contract falls under the goods category, with the procurement method being a limited competition below threshold. The process is complete, and the award was made to Abbott Laboratories Limited, a large-scale supplier. The contract value is £37,440.00, and it spans from 1st May 2026 to 1st May 2031. The healthcare trust, based in St Leonards on Sea, is classified as a central government public authority and can be contacted via email at esht.procurement@nhs.net for further details about this procurement opportunity. The contract's legal basis aligns with the UK legal framework established in 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices and technologies, particularly those involved in point-of-care testing solutions. Such businesses, especially those capable of producing innovative, portable blood analysis equipment, would find this sector a ripe area for growth. The limited competition procurement method signifies niche market opportunities, making it ideal for businesses with unique capabilities or specialised offerings in healthcare technology. Engaging in such contracts could enhance a business's portfolio and establish a foothold in the government healthcare supply chain, providing opportunities for future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERVICE I-STAT ALINITY

Notice Description

Handheld, portable blood analyzer designed for point-of-care (POC) testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06939d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042037-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEONARDS ON SEA
Postcode
TN37 7PT
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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