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title: "Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound"
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# Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba8f642d-35bb-42a8-9113-3737fa8d64ee

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for the purchase of the Vivid S70N Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound, a diagnostic ultrasound device, to GE Healthcare Limited. This procurement, valued at GBP 95,842, was conducted through a selective procurement process as a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework 2021/S 000-007768. The award was made on 9th December 2025, following the tender period end date on 8th December 2025. The contract, which commenced on the 9th of December 2025, is set to conclude on the 8th of January 2026. The equipment will be delivered to the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton, South East United Kingdom.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in the production and distribution of diagnostic ultrasound devices. Primarily, it is an advantageous opportunity for large-scale enterprises with the capability to supply and support medical diagnostic equipment within the NHS framework. The procurement method of using a framework agreement facilitates quick and efficient purchasing, benefitting businesses that are already part of such frameworks or those aiming to become suppliers within these selective agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should note that while this procurement was not aimed explicitly at them, similar opportunities within the NHS Supply Chain could provide avenues for future participation.

## Notice

A direct award purchase of the Vivid S70N Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound for Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton via the NHS Supply Chain Framework 2021/S 000-007768.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf28bf2c-3f17-410e-bf87-95b57591f586 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 8 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,842 |
| 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 | GE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf28bf2c-3f17-410e-bf87-95b57591f586

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf28bf2c-3f17-410e-bf87-95b57591f586
  10th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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