Planning

Ophthalmology Equipment

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for hospital ophthalmology equipment, specifically tomography devices. Classified under CPV code 33115000, this procurement falls within the goods category. Businesses interested in providing diagnostic equipment for comprehensive eye examinations should note the future notice date of 21st August 2026. The procurement is valued at £8,000,000, and delivery is anticipated within the UKM region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical diagnostic equipment, particularly in ophthalmology, to expand their market presence. Companies adept in providing visual field analysers, slit lamps, and OCT imaging systems will find this procurement particularly applicable. As NSS operates under a body governed by public law, this contract presents a reliable opportunity for growth, allowing providers to engage with a central purchasing body with consistent procurement needs in healthcare.

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Notice Title

Ophthalmology Equipment

Notice Description

Hospital ophthalmology diagnostic equipment used for comprehensive eye examination, including visual field analysers, slit lamps and OCT imaging systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hospital ophthalmology diagnostic equipment used for comprehensive eye examination, including visual field analysers, slit lamps and OCT imaging systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06679f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021973-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33115000 - Tomography devices

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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