---
title: "Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-10"
---

# Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound" involves University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, pursuing the direct award purchase of a Vivid S70N Vivid Pioneer Cardiovascular Ultrasound. This procurement falls under the industry category of diagnostic ultrasound devices and is taking place in Brighton, United Kingdom, specifically for the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital. The tender was a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain Framework, classified as a "selective" procurement method. The procurement stage concluded with the award on 9th December 2025, and the contract period spans from 9th December 2025 to 8th January 2026, with a total value of £62,340.48.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical device sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic tools for cardiovascular applications. The contract's procurement method favours businesses familiar with framework agreements, and SMEs have suitability for participation, making it an appealing option for smaller companies looking to expand into or consolidate their presence in the public healthcare sector. Such tenders are ideal for businesses like GE Healthcare Limited, the awarded supplier, who have the capacity to meet stringent medical device requirements and supply within the specified timeframes.

## 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/15eaf870-0a76-414f-97af-654039bca42b |
| 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 | £62,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,340 |
| 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 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eaf870-0a76-414f-97af-654039bca42b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eaf870-0a76-414f-97af-654039bca42b
  10th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd64b46c-cca6-47aa-aa32-f74a8031fa92.json.