---
title: "Capital purchase of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f896"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# Capital purchase of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f896

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the capital purchase of two MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers. This direct award tender, funded by the FY24/25 budget reallocation, falls under the industry's goods category and was placed via NHS Supply Chain for the primary equipment, with remaining peripherals purchased directly. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract commenced on 26th March 2025, ending on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £210,512.4 including gross amount, located in Brighton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory diagnostics and mass spectrometry equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply high-precision mass spectrometers, particularly those with capabilities in MALDI-TOF technology, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements in the future. The direct award approach facilitates streamlined purchasing for urgent needs, offering suppliers a chance to build strong partnerships with key public authority organisations such as NHS trusts.

## Notice

MALDI-TOF from Chirus Main 2 pcs of equipment placed via NHS SC, remaining peripherals (

### Procurement Information

The capital purchase is funded by a late reallocation FY24/25 budget with the requirement for the equipment to be delivered & invoiced by 31st March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011186-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,427 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011186-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011186-2025
  25th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

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