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Tonometer Probes

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for supplying iCare Tonometer Probes, a crucial component within the ophthalmology equipment sector. This contract, awarded under a direct procurement method without competition, falls below the financial threshold. The process is currently in the award stage, with Main Line (Instruments) Limited designated as the supplier. This award, related to contract ID "1", commenced on 1 August 2025 and will run until 31 July 2026. The procurement aims to cater to the medical needs at Cheltenham General Hospital located in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

For businesses operating within the medical and healthcare equipment industry, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology equipment, this tender illustrates an opportunity to deepen collaborations with central government bodies such as the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at £30,650 net, demonstrates potential growth avenues for companies offering high-grade medical tools and supplies. Large-scale businesses, like Main Line (Instruments) Limited, which successfully secured the contract, underscore the advantage of robust capability and specific expertise in fulfilling procurement requirements in the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Tonometer Probes

Notice Description

Gloucestershire hospitals supply of iCare Tonometer Probes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012897-2026
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
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

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Beard
Contact Email
paul.beard1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 422 2222

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAIN LINE (INSTRUMENTS

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