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SPECTRALIS OCT

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL NHS TRUST

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08 May 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SPECTRALIS OCT" contract was conducted by Northampton General NHS Trust, focusing on the procurement of ophthalmology equipment. This contract, valued at £84,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved past the award stage as of 8th May 2026, with the contract having been awarded on 26th January 2026, covering a period until 25th January 2033. The procurement, associated with the industry category of goods, particularly ophthalmology equipment outlined by CPV code 33122000, took place in Northampton, United Kingdom, with postal code NN1 5BD.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity primarily for firms specialising in ophthalmology equipment, with the successful supplier being Heidelberg Engineering Limited. Despite the tender's non-suitability preference for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses within the medical equipment sector, ideally those with a strong background in delivering advanced optical coherence tomography solutions, would have been well-positioned to compete. The contract supports long-term engagement with healthcare institutions, providing a stable revenue stream over the seven-year contract term, fostering potential expansion in the healthcare equipment market.

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Notice Title

SPECTRALIS OCT

Notice Description

Equipment: SPECTRALIS(r) OCT Upgradeable platform incl. OCT device Additional information: Capitally purchased equipment for Ophthalmology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-415a1e13-e32d-4dca-a636-7dcda1198bbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f16371-26a5-4b3c-bdc4-c72b42e1193b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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