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title: "0P001844 Cassette Printer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# 0P001844 Cassette Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc4bf1b3-17ac-466d-8f33-7ed36e46467d

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, UK, has awarded the contract for the purchase of a Sakura Cassette printer as part of a modernisation effort funded by NHS England. The awarded contract, valued at £29,000, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement, conducted via selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tender stage on 6th March 2026. The contract period commenced on 16th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th March 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment to benefit from NHS modernisation funding. While the current supplier, Sakura Finetek UK Limited, is a well-suited SME, other businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing and distribution may find future opportunities in similar tenders. Collaborative possibilities with healthcare facilities aiming to upgrade outdated systems could facilitate business growth and establish long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector. The procurement process encourages those familiar with supply chains involved in framework agreements to participate in upcoming opportunities.

## Notice

Pathology have been granted NHSE modernisation funding. The Sakura Cassette printer will replace an out dated system currently in the trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f95e6f-8efc-4056-99b3-d6382e917410 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | SAKURA FINETEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f95e6f-8efc-4056-99b3-d6382e917410

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f95e6f-8efc-4056-99b3-d6382e917410
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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