---
title: "Phototherapy Unit - Direct Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06581c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06581c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Phototherapy Unit - Direct Award

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06581c

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, involved the direct award of a contract titled "Phototherapy Unit - Direct Award" for the supply of a phototherapy machine to the Dermatology Department at Southlands Hospital. This procurement falls under the goods category and was executed without competition due to technical reasons, supporting continuity of service. The contract, awarded to Athrodax Healthcare International Limited, an SME, is valued at £31,350 and spans from 19 February to 19 March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award under ground A4, reflecting a situation where no reasonable alternative suppliers could meet the required technical and service needs. The buyer's locality is Worthing, in the United Kingdom, and the award stage was documented as pending as of 19 February 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that can offer dermatological devices. SMEs like Athrodax Healthcare International Limited, which has secured this award, are particularly well-suited to deliver such specialised equipment, leveraging their agility and technical expertise to meet specific interoperability and continuity demands. Businesses that align their offerings with niche market requirements, such as dermatological devices, can benefit from exploring similar opportunities where technological exclusivity is justified, enhancing their business growth and positioning within the public healthcare procurement domain.

## Notice

This procurement is for a phototherapy machine for the Dermatology Department at Southlands Hospital and is being awarded under ground A4 (no competition for technical reasons). No reasonable alternative supplier can meet these interoperability and continuity of service needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015217-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,350 |
| 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 | 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 | ATHRODAX HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33166000 - Dermatological devices

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015217-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015217-2026
  19th February 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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