Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: 25.66

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is seeking to procure ophthalmology equipment for the treatment of dry eye disease, primarily for their specialist clinic and student teaching within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by the code "BIP1042349837", falls under the 'goods' category with a specific focus on medical equipment classified as CPV 33122000. This open procurement process follows an Open procedure and aims to offer a contract with an initial value between £50,000 and £100,000 for a period from 21st August 2026 to 20th August 2029. The tender process is currently at the Tender stage with submissions due by 30th June 2026 at 17:00 (BST).

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in medical and ophthalmology equipment. Although the procurement is not specifically designated for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it is still a promising opportunity for vendors registered as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with established expertise in healthcare and medical equipment will find this tender particularly suitable, providing a platform to establish or expand partnerships with a leading academic institution in the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: 25.66

Notice Description

This contract is to supply an initial purchase of equipment for the treatment of dry eye disease within our specialist clinic and student teaching.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96be028e-d51c-408b-a5b2-7da486b77874
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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