Award

Phaco and vitrectomy procedure packs

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 16:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jan 2026 at 16:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 Jan 2026 at 14:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, has completed a direct award procurement process for the acquisition of phaco and vitrectomy procedure packs. This process, which was concluded on 3rd February 2026, falls under the industry category of ophthalmology equipment. The procurement was necessary for compatibility with recently purchased Alcon machines, and Alcon Eye Care UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Camberley, has been awarded the contract. The contract, valued at approximately £369,490.75 gross, covers a period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, specifically serving the UKK23 region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supply manufacturing, particularly those focused on ophthalmological equipment. This contract exemplifies the trust's reliance on specialised procedure packs compatible with specific devices, paving the way for businesses that can meet similar compatibility and quality standards. Companies with a track record in supplying high-quality, technologically advanced medical kits would find similar opportunities advantageous, especially if they possess existing frameworks or expertise in direct awards and understanding specific technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phaco and vitrectomy procedure packs

Notice Description

Procedure packs required for use with existing machines

Procurement Information

Recently procured Alcon machines following a competitive exercise. These phaco and vitrectomy procedure packs are for use with the machines so must be compatible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009615-2026
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
Direct award
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
£307,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£307,908 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
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
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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