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Vitreoretinal and Cataract Machines

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jan 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, involved the acquisition of ophthalmology equipment, specifically two Vitreoretinal and Cataract machines, for Musgrove Park Hospital. This award phase was concluded on 7th January 2026, with the contract signed on 9th December 2025. The procurement falls under the 'Ophthalmology equipment' category and was conducted using a limited method, specifically awarded against the Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain framework without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract is valued at £229,671.50 and aims to replace existing equipment to enhance the hospital's ophthalmology services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and ophthalmology equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced technology that meets specific healthcare needs. The procurement process was tailored and did not require a competitive tender, which may appeal to companies already listed under relevant NHS frameworks or those looking to forge strategic partnerships with public healthcare institutions. Large-scale suppliers, such as Alcon Eye Care UK Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities given their resources and established presence in the industry.

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Notice Title

Vitreoretinal and Cataract Machines

Notice Description

Capital purchase for 2 x machines including handpieces against the Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 2 x Vitreoretinal and Cataract machines for our Ophthalmology service at Musgrove Park Hospital replacing existing equipment.

Procurement Information

Awarded against the Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000948-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£229,671 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clinicalteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCON EYE CARE

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