Award

Supply and Maintenance of Ophthalmic Diode Laser

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED, situated at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, UK. They have completed the award stage, seeking the supply and maintenance of an Ophthalmic Diode Laser for their Ophthalmology Department. The procurement, classified under the goods category and associated with ophthalmology equipment, was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold. The process executed by central government authority concluded with an active award as of February 2026. The associated contract also commenced on 26 January 2026, continuing until 25 January 2033.

This tender provides a distinctive opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly large-scale enterprises with expertise in ophthalmology technology, to enhance their visibility and operations. CARLETON OPTICAL EQUIPMENT LTD, a prominent supplier based in Chesham, UK, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for companies with suitable capacity to deliver specialised ophthalmic equipment. Companies that can offer competitive, high-quality solutions tailored to the requirements of the healthcare sector stand to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Ophthalmic Diode Laser

Notice Description

Supply and Maintenance of Ophthalmic Diode Laser to Ophthalmology Department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06592a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015649-2026
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
£49,079 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARLETON OPTICAL EQUIPMENT

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06592a-2026-02-20T12:18:13Z",
    "date": "2026-02-20T12:18:13Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06592a",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08808703",
            "name": "CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "08808703"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PNYT-8964-XMNW"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sunderland Royal Hospital",
                "locality": "Sunderland",
                "postalCode": "SR4 7TP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "choice.contractsteam@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-175015",
            "name": "CARLETON OPTICAL EQUIPMENT LTD",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pattisson House, Addison Road",
                "locality": "Chesham",
                "postalCode": "HP5 2BD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "orders@carletonltd.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-08808703",
        "name": "CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "W165",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Supply and Maintenance of Ophthalmic Diode Laser",
        "description": "Supply and Maintenance of Ophthalmic Diode Laser to Ophthalmology Department",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-175015",
                    "name": "CARLETON OPTICAL EQUIPMENT LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "33122000",
                            "description": "Ophthalmology equipment"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Supply and Maintenance of Ophthalmic Diode Laser",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-26T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2033-01-25T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 58894.8,
                "amount": 49079,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-26T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "015649-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015649-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-20T12:18:13Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}