Scope
Reference
C408016
Description
Queen Victoria Hospital is part of the Sussex Pathology Network (SPN). This purchase was waivered because there was a need to ensure alignment with all member organisations on a single scanning platform.
Contract 1. Purchase of Hamamatsu slide scanner
Supplier
Contract value
- £115,900 excluding VAT
- £139,080 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
maintenance
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
maintenance
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Queen Victoria Hospital is part of the Sussex Pathology Network (SPN). This purchase was waivered because there was a need to ensure alignment with all member organisations on a single scanning platform.
Supplier
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 02228744
2 Howard Court, 10 Tewin Road
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire,
AL7 1BW
United Kingdom
Email: info@hamamatsu.co.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Purchase of Hamamatsu slide scanner
Contracting authority
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZB-1536-PVZG
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Organisation type: Public authority - central government