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Capital Purchase of Diabetic Eye Screening Cameras

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:54

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26 Nov 2025 at 16:46

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26 Nov 2025 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust acquiring ophthalmology equipment, specifically diabetic eye screening cameras, through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, worth £119,700, was awarded to Sense Medical Limited and covers the East Midlands region, with delivery to Lincoln, UK. The contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 1st February 2026, following the conclusion of the tender period on 1st November 2025. The process is in the award stage as of 23rd March 2026, with relevant details published, enhancing transparency and providing crucial information for businesses aiming to participate in similar opportunities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmology and medical equipment, particularly those experienced in dealing with public health organisations. Companies looking to compete in the goods and services categories within the healthcare sector will find this an appealing contract given its specific nature and regional focus. The involvement of Sense Medical Limited, a SME, highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to secure contracts through framework agreements. While this specific opportunity is not suitable for SMEs, businesses with similar offerings can gain insights into successful procurement strategies and align their operations to serve NHS trusts and similar institutions efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Purchase of Diabetic Eye Screening Cameras

Notice Description

Diabetic eye screening capital equipment purchase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c71e7d43-2020-44e7-8d88-a1b6a8bb1326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7659cd8c-5fb3-480e-9406-9fbad86af259
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
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
£256,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 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
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY AND HOSPITALS NHS GROUP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENSE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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