---
title: "Delta Surgical Skull Clamps - One off Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Delta Surgical Skull Clamps - One off Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c6a

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for the one-time purchase of DORO Skull clamps. This procurement, valued at £42,285.24 gross, was undertaken due to the supplier's exclusive rights and the absence of reasonable alternatives. The awarded contract, active as of 9th February 2026, will last until 9th March 2026 and includes goods categorised under surgical instruments. The procurement was facilitated under a process below the competition threshold, owing to the Trust's need for specific neurosurgical equipment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, located in Worthing, UK.

This procurement presents clear opportunities for businesses within the healthcare equipment sector, particularly those specialising in surgical instruments. Companies that have specialised or proprietary products can benefit from similar direct procurement processes in the future. As the market values established use and familiarity, businesses with innovative medical technologies should focus on expanding their offerings and developing relationships with healthcare facilities to increase their competitive edge. Opportunities for business growth lie in offering unique products that meet specific needs within the NHS framework.

## Notice

This is a one time purchase of DORO Skull clamps to be used for Neurosurgery at Royal Sussex County Hospital. This has been awarded via a competition waiver "A3. Supplier has intellectual property / other exclusive rights and no reasonable alternatives" due to At present, it is not confirmed whether alternative suppliers can provide an equivalent product, as the Trust has historically sourced this item from a single supplier. This is the reason the current supplier was contacted, based on established use and familiarity with the product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,237 |
| Contracts value | £35,237 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | DELTA SURGICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014212-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005831-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014212-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005831-2026
  22nd January 2026 - 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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