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title: "Maintenance & consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Maintenance & consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70f7b47e-9af1-4546-9ada-6c089243c12a

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## Summary

The contract titled "Maintenance & consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer" has been awarded by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement process is focused on securing goods in the laboratory reagents field, specifically for the maintenance and consumables of a mass spectrometer at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The procurement method used was selective, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 25th August 2025 to 24th August 2032, with an option to extend by an additional two years. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the total contract value is £321,987.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in medical and precision equipment. Companies offering analysers and laboratory reagents would find this contract appealing for business growth. While the awarded supplier, Chirus Limited, is a small to medium enterprise (SME), the opportunity remains open for similar businesses to engage in competitive framework agreements or look for forthcoming opportunities within the public procurement landscape. Such contracts can bolster an organisation's reputation and foster new partnerships within the healthcare and scientific industries.

## Notice

7 year contract for maintenance and consumables for Chirus MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Option to extend contract by further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebec94e-5196-48a5-a276-712173b5e1c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,987 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £321,987 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 5BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Whitehawk & Marina |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHIRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebec94e-5196-48a5-a276-712173b5e1c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebec94e-5196-48a5-a276-712173b5e1c5
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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