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title: "KBX: maintenance - blood transfusion refrigeration"
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# KBX: maintenance - blood transfusion refrigeration

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7e87527-8cd0-423f-9782-24b0d441cfa2

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## Summary

The procurement process for "KBX: maintenance - blood transfusion refrigeration" was conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, United Kingdom. This contract involves maintenance services for blood refrigeration equipment across several hospitals, including Royal Sussex County, and spans a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The procurement falls under the category of "Blood-transfusion supplies" and "Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" with a contract value of £67,575. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded directly to Labcold Limited via the NHSSC Framework, which facilitates call-offs. This selective procurement method ensures the maintenance is handled by qualified professionals in the south-east region of the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and refrigeration solutions. While the procurement method relied on a framework agreement for direct award, businesses that align with this framework or seek similar partnerships may find potential in offering specialised knowledge and services within the NHS infrastructure. SMEs in related fields, particularly those with expertise in maintaining medical and surgical equipment, may consider proactively engaging in similar tenders or frameworks to leverage opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Maintenance for the blood fridges/freezers and cold chain assets for the Blood Transfusion department situated at Royal Sussex County, Princess Royal, St Richards, Worthing & Southlands Hospitals. The contract is for three years. The contract will be awarded to Labcold via the NHSSC Framework NHS Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services, ref 2023/S 000-028831 which allows for direct awards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf2e3658-6b56-4063-a6b0-bdb467232575 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,575 |
| 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 5EB |
| 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 | LABCOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf2e3658-6b56-4063-a6b0-bdb467232575

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf2e3658-6b56-4063-a6b0-bdb467232575
  4th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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