---
title: "Capital purchase of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f897"
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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-04f897

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the capital purchase of a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer. The procurement, valued at £210,512.40, was conducted via a direct award method under the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, with the equipment required to be delivered and invoiced by 31st March 2025. The award notice was published on 25th March 2025, and the contract period is from 26th March 2025 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of mass spectrometers and the process is considered a direct method due to urgent budget reallocation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and supply of advanced laboratory diagnostic equipment, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry. Companies with expertise in providing high-precision laboratory instruments and a proven track record of supplying to government health institutions would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The capital purchase reflects a strong demand for advanced medical diagnostic equipment, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses in this high-tech sector.

## 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/011187-2025 |
| 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 15:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011187-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011187-2025
  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/

## Provenance

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