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0P002163- Colposcope - Worthing Hospital Gynaecology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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15 Oct 2026 at 14:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust bought a Seiler medical colposcope for the gynaecology department at Worthing Hospital. The purchase covers supply, installation and ongoing support of the equipment for the Trust’s colposcopy service. The device replaces a failing colposcope that was at high risk of breakdown, with spare parts unavailable. Its purpose is to maintain continuity of cervical screening and support compliance with national clinical standards. This is a medical equipment supply requirement, specifically a colposcope (CPV 33164100), rather than a broader imaging equipment procurement. Delivery and service activity are centred on Worthing Hospital in Worthing, West Sussex.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to NJ Devices Ltd, trading as Ocean Med. The Trust used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The purchase was handled as one lot, which was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The recorded award is £19,020 excluding VAT (£22,824 including VAT). The contract period runs from 15 October to 14 November 2026, and the award was recorded on 15 October 2026. The award is marked pending in the published data, while the overall tender and lot are marked complete. The stated requirement was for a Seiler medical colposcope, with supply, installation and ongoing support; the source does not set out evaluation criteria for this direct award.

For suppliers considering similar NHS equipment requirements, this award shows demand for a replacement colposcope that can sustain a hospital cervical screening service and meet relevant national clinical standards. A credible competitor would need to provide a suitable medical colposcope together with installation and ongoing support, and demonstrate that the equipment can maintain service continuity. This is a focused, single-device supply rather than a large-scale equipment programme; the prior award went to an SME. The buyer used a below-threshold direct award without competition, so the procurement provides evidence of this Trust’s purchasing route for this specific requirement, rather than evidence of an open competitive evaluation or published technical scoring criteria. Suppliers with relevant colposcopy equipment, installation capability and dependable post-installation support are the closest fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0P002163- Colposcope - Worthing Hospital Gynaecology

Notice Description

This is a Capital purchase of a colposcope for Gynaecology Department at Worthing Hospital. The Trust intends to award a contract for the supply, installation, and ongoing support of a Seiler medical colposcope required for the Trust's colposcopy service. This device is needed to replace a failing colposcope that is at high risk of breakdown, with no available spare parts. The colposcope is essential to maintain continuity of cervical screening services and compliance with national clinical standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0788a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097529-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33164100 - Colposcope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026 1-6 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
Postcode Area
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

NJ DEVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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