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Carl Zeiss - Lumera 700 Microscope

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Dec 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Carl Zeiss Lumera 700 Microscope was conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, South East, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the industry category of ophthalmology equipment, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from the NHSSC Framework for Ophthalmology Equipment. This tender process was initiated as a direct award with the award date of 15th December 2025, involving a contract period starting from the same date and ending on 14th January 2026. The procurement stage is completed with the award notice published on the 15th December 2025, marking the acquisition of goods by the buyer.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialised in ophthalmology equipment and selective framework methodologies. The value of the award, amounting to £180,127.62, underscores the scope for suppliers to engage with high-value contracts within the NHS sector. Businesses like Carl Zeiss Ltd, which is already the supplier, are well-suited to compete, particularly those equipped to deliver sophisticated medical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of operating within such frameworks may also find profitable opportunities by leveraging the specifics of call-off contracts, provided they meet the requisite industry and delivery standards.

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Notice Title

Carl Zeiss - Lumera 700 Microscope

Notice Description

This is a direct award purchase via NHSSC Framework Ophthalmology Equipment - 2024/S 000-033370 for the Carl Zeiss Lumera 700 Microscope. This purchase includes: 1x Lumera 700 Posterior spec consisting of: - Assistant Scope - Inverter Tube E - Callisto 1x Lumera 700 Posterior spec consisting of: - Assistant Scope - Inverter Tube E - Callisto

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f86f1c1-51cc-432b-9d69-74159e8e0573
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce875663-3d04-453f-9ffe-1e57d4c998de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,127 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5BE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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