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title: "FBE - Gastroscopes Capital Purchase - Surgery"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# FBE - Gastroscopes Capital Purchase - Surgery

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-719f0e56-90a9-48a1-bf47-88df109ce238

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of two gastroscopes for its Surgery division, aiming to replace existing ones within the trust. This procurement, valued at GBP 179,871.96, falls under the industry category of endoscopy and endosurgery devices, and utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from the NHSSC Framework "Flexible Endoscopy 2022 - 2021/S 000-007768" which permits direct awards. The award stage was reached on 20th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 20th March to 19th April 2026. The supplies will be delivered to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers of medical devices and instruments who are experienced in framework agreements. Although the procurement is complete, it highlights the scope for businesses to engage with NHS Trusts through established frameworks for future opportunities. Larger companies dealing in specialised medical equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, particularly given the direct award nature of this tender. Such engagements can enhance visibility in the healthcare sector and bolster partnerships with key hospital trusts like the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

One off purchase of 2 x Gastroscopes for use in the Surgery division at Royal Sussex County Hospital. This purchase is directly replacing another 2 gastroscopes within the Trust and is being procured via a direct award calling off the NHSSC Framework " Flexible Endoscopy 2022 - 2021/S 000-007768. This framework permits direct awards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb40cd2-5a81-4f15-9e8c-0e29385b6416 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,871 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,871 |
| 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 | OLYMPUS KEYMED GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb40cd2-5a81-4f15-9e8c-0e29385b6416

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb40cd2-5a81-4f15-9e8c-0e29385b6416
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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