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DESP Fundus Imaging Systems with OCT

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, serving as the buyer for the acquisition of DESP Fundus Imaging Systems with OCT, classified under the medical equipments industry category (CPV 33100000). Located in Lincoln, UK, this tender followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement under the NHS Supply Chain. The tender period concluded on 5th January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 15th January to 31st March 2026. This contract has now been awarded to Sense Medical Limited and is officially documented as of 12th March 2026.

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities for enterprises that specialise in medical equipment, particularly those with experience in ophthalmology solutions. It presents an excellent business opportunity to engage in a substantial contract valued at £129,750. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with robust supply chain capabilities might be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Sense Medical Limited has successfully secured the contract, indicating a thriving landscape for capable suppliers within the medical equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DESP Fundus Imaging Systems with OCT

Notice Description

Capital purchase of DESP Fundus Imaging Systems with OCT Additional information: Direct Award via NHS Supply Chain framework Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-416b5c08-9142-4068-91ec-fd6568a06bee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c027276-26bf-438c-92af-ca9eec1dcc7d
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENSE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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