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title: "National Pricing Matrix for Achieve biopsy Needles"
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# National Pricing Matrix for Achieve biopsy Needles

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a35c5b4-806a-4c76-95d9-72e5d9876edf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "National Pricing Matrix for Achieve Biopsy Needles" was conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, with the NHS Supply Chain Coordination Limited (NHSSC - SCCL) acting as the supplier. This tender falls under the industry category of biopsy needles, with procurement being executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £80,775, has been awarded and is deemed complete. The contract period commenced on 2 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1 June 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award announced on 1 June 2025, and involved delivery to numerous locations, including the UK and various territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for larger firms that specialise in medical supplies and have the capacity to fulfil framework-based agreements. As the process is selective and involves a commitment agreement for discounted pricing via NHS Supply Chain, companies that can offer competitive pricing and reliability in delivery would be well-suited to participate. The nature of the framework call-off encourages strategic partnerships and bulk procurement, aligning well with large-scale suppliers looking to expand their footprint in healthcare logistics and supply chains.

## Notice

Commitment agreement for discounted pricing when buying via NHS SC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536271d-0722-418b-be1e-2a9653a23b0d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,775 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (NHSSC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141323 - Biopsy needles

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536271d-0722-418b-be1e-2a9653a23b0d
- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91a721a4-54ce-4938-aad0-79f2ed4078c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536271d-0722-418b-be1e-2a9653a23b0d
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91a721a4-54ce-4938-aad0-79f2ed4078c3
  2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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