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title: "POD system Modification and Adaption"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eedc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-04"
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# POD system Modification and Adaption

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eedc

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## Summary

The recent contracting process led by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust revolves around the adaptation and modification of the hospital's POD system in Worthing. This procurement concerns the works category and is specified as below threshold, implying no competitive bidding was conducted, with a direct method being employed. The awarded contract was activated on 4th December 2025, with the modification work scheduled from 5th December 2025 to 30th March 2026. The project's geographical focus is the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ27), specifically in Worthing, highlighting the critical involvement of the healthcare sector. The contract was awarded for the installation of travelator work, demonstrating a targeted and specialised scope of service.

This procurement presents valuable growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in system installation and modification, especially within healthcare infrastructure. Ideal contenders for such contracts include large-scale businesses with expertise in the installation of technical transit systems, as evidenced by the involvement of Quirepace Limited, a large supplier with relevant capabilities. While the method employed in awarding the contract may limit wider competitive opportunities, it underscores the importance of having established relationships and proven expertise in dealing with complex operational systems in healthcare environments. Businesses aiming to foster partnerships within the healthcare sector and adapt technologies for hospital settings might find significant future prospects in such engagements.

## Notice

POD system Modification and Adaption at Worthing Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079792-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,240 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUIREPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45313210 - Travelator installation work

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079792-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079792-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award 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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