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Supply of Specialist Contact Lenses

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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03 Sep 2025 at 16:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has completed a procurement process for the supply of specialist contact lenses. The tender, handled by the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically contact lenses (CPV: 33731000). This contract is situated in Birmingham, with the process now in the award stage, having been finalised on 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition due to the specialised nature of the goods.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or distributing optical products, particularly contact lenses. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the healthcare sector, like Cantor Barnard Ltd, which was awarded the contract, would find this contract beneficial for expansion and establishing a notable clientele in the NHS sector. Enterprises focusing on innovation and specialisation in optical health products are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, offering potential for growth within the UK's healthcare system. The contract, active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, is valued at £40,000, an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to strengthen their market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Specialist Contact Lenses

Notice Description

Supply of specialist contact lenses for eye department patients

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05937e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053667-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33731000 - Contact lenses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cantor Barnard Ltd

Further Information

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