Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Optometry Small Equipment

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Optometry Small Equipment" under the industry category of diagnostic devices. This procurement involves the supply of optometry equipment for a new clinical facility in Middlesbrough, set to enhance the university's optometry programme by July 2026. The tender, classified under CPV code 33124100, follows an open procedure procurement method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 17th February 2026, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031. The entire project is valued at £500,000, and it seeks suppliers located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its value and open procedure. Businesses in the field of diagnostic devices, especially those specialising in or seeking to expand into optometry equipment, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The long contract period offers sustained growth potential and commercial engagement, aiding firms in establishing a footprint within the UK's public sector procurement domain. This opportunity aligns with enterprises looking to grow their business in the medical equipment supply chain amidst expanding clinical and educational facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Optometry Small Equipment

Notice Description

Teesside University is investing in a suite of new clinical facilities to provide for significant growth in its existing Optometry provision. The new facility, due for completion in July 2026, will provide teaching and public-facing clinic facilities for the optometry programme. This contract is to supply an initial purchase of general optometry equipment to equip the new facility. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5500ce71-ab96-4ddc-85aa-d70069d7f392
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441642342166

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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