---
title: "SERVICE I-STAT ALINITY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06939d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# SERVICE I-STAT ALINITY

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06939d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, focused on the purchase of a "SERVICE I-STAT ALINITY," a handheld, portable blood analyser for point-of-care testing. This contract falls under the goods category, with the procurement method being a limited competition below threshold. The process is complete, and the award was made to Abbott Laboratories Limited, a large-scale supplier. The contract value is £37,440.00, and it spans from 1st May 2026 to 1st May 2031. The healthcare trust, based in St Leonards on Sea, is classified as a central government public authority and can be contacted via email at esht.procurement@nhs.net for further details about this procurement opportunity. The contract's legal basis aligns with the UK legal framework established in 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices and technologies, particularly those involved in point-of-care testing solutions. Such businesses, especially those capable of producing innovative, portable blood analysis equipment, would find this sector a ripe area for growth. The limited competition procurement method signifies niche market opportunities, making it ideal for businesses with unique capabilities or specialised offerings in healthcare technology. Engaging in such contracts could enhance a business's portfolio and establish a foothold in the government healthcare supply chain, providing opportunities for future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

Handheld, portable blood analyzer designed for point-of-care (POC) testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042037-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,440 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Conquest |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042037-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042037-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.esht.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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