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title: "6 x Canon Xephilio OCT R1 - Capital Purchase"
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# 6 x Canon Xephilio OCT R1 - Capital Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d79916dd-8195-4db3-b82f-31b271c7e3b1

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has carried out a procurement process for the purchase of six Canon Xephilio OCT R1 units, specifically for the Diabetic Eye Screening Service at Worthing Hospital. The procurement falls under the ophthalmology equipment category, with the process completed through a direct award from the NHSSC Framework "Ophthalmology (COS3)" following the selective procurement method. This contract was successfully awarded on 23 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 20 March 2026. The delivery location is in the South East of the United Kingdom and the total value of the contract amounts to £285,570.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those focused on ophthalmology technologies. With University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, the contract facilitation through the NHSSC Framework offers a streamlined pathway for suppliers to provide cutting-edge equipment. Companies like Sense Medical Limited, identified as an SME, exemplify those well-suited to such specialised contracts, showing that small and medium enterprises stand to benefit from participating in niche medical equipment tenders that align with their expertise and operational capacities.

## Notice

West Sussex Diabetic Eye Screening Service based at Worthing Hospital are purchasing 6 x Canon Xephilio OCT R1. This is being purchased via a direct award from the NHSSC Framework "Ophthalmology (COS3) - Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403dd6f5-337a-4891-9a63-e0247093ef4b |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,570 |
| 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 | SENSE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403dd6f5-337a-4891-9a63-e0247093ef4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403dd6f5-337a-4891-9a63-e0247093ef4b
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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