---
title: "0P001961 Block and slide tracker combination at RSCH & SRH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066645"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# 0P001961 Block and slide tracker combination at RSCH & SRH

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066645

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for a project titled "Block and slide tracker combination at RSCH & SRH", aimed at enhancing capabilities at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and St Richards Hospital. This contract falls under the goods category and is funded by NHSE, with the procurement process being a direct award. The contract commencement date is set for 31st March 2026, and it will last until 30th March 2027. The project addresses the laboratory equipment sector, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and has been awarded to Solmedia Ltd. The key dates include the award notice publication on 10th March 2026, signifying the contract's completion stage. The procurement took place in Worthing, United Kingdom, embodying the determination of the buyer to select suppliers capable of meeting all mandatory requirements.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment supply due to its comprehensive scope and funding. As the procurement method was a direct award, businesses that can demonstrate their capability and fulfil stringent requirements stand a good chance of achieving similar contracts. Companies that are registered as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Solmedia Ltd, may find this contract particularly relevant, given the purchaser’s inclination towards suppliers with technical expertise. The project can potentially lead to increased collaborations and business expansion in the healthcare product supply chain for adept suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

NHSE funded in relation to Auto Histo. Block and Slide tracker combination for Royal Sussex County Hospital and St Richards Hospital

### Procurement Information

Following review supplier is evidenced as capable of meeting all mandatory requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021307-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,760 |
| 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 | SOLMEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 12:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021307-2026
  10th March 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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