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Medisight Ophthalmology system contract modification/variation to align two merged Acute Trusts

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued a contract modification notice for the Medisight Ophthalmology system, aimed at aligning two merged acute trusts—Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. This modification falls under the category of IT software packages and adheres to Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The process, which has moved to the award stage as of 16 March 2026, does not constitute a new contract but rather a variation of an existing contract. This procurement falls outside the typical directive scope due to its nature, with no substantial modification impacting the original contract. Key dates include the contract being signed on 24 February 2026, and the process was conducted through a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of IT software, particularly those specialising in healthcare systems. Given its nature—a modification notice to align healthcare trusts—companies with expertise in systems integration and healthcare IT solutions may find this particularly relevant. Medisoft Limited, an SME already involved, indicates a favourable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector, especially those with existing operations or relationships in the UK, can leverage partnerships and bolster their growth by engaging with similar opportunities in public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Medisight Ophthalmology system contract modification/variation to align two merged Acute Trusts

Notice Description

This Modification Notice is being published in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015").<br/>The original call off contract was awarded under a framework agreement established in accordance with PCR 2015. The award was not published on the Find a Tender Service (FTS) because, at the time of award, PCR 2015 did not require publication of call off awards on FTS, and publication was instead made on Contracts Finder.<br/>As no prior FTS notice exists for this contract, this Modification Notice is being published as a standalone notice. The Find a Tender Service will therefore generate a new OCID for this notice in accordance with the FTS notice creation process, which permits publication of notices not linked to any existing notice.<br/>This modification meets the conditions of Regulation 72(1)([INSERT: b or c or e or f]) PCR 2015.<br/>The value of the modification does not exceed 50% of the original contract value (where applicable under Reg. 72(1)(b) or (c)).<br/>No new contract is being created as a result of this modification; rather, the existing contract is being varied in accordance with the permitted modification grounds under Regulation 72.<br/>This notice is published to fulfil the transparency obligation applicable to modifications relying on Regulation 72(1)(b) or 72(1)(c) PCR 2015 and to ensure the contract change is advertised in line with the statutory requirements.**

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract modification relates to aligning Yeovil Hospital into the Musgrove contract as we are now merged organisation. The variation remains within the scope of the permitted grounds under Regulation 72 PCR 2015 and does not constitute a substantial modification within the meaning of Regulation 72(8).
The change does not alter the overall nature, purpose, or economic balance of the original contract. Additional information: This Modification Notice is being published in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015").
The original call off contract was awarded under a framework agreement established in accordance with PCR 2015. The award was not published on the Find a Tender Service (FTS) because, at the time of award, PCR 2015 did not require publication of call off awards on FTS, and publication was instead made on Contracts Finder.
As no prior FTS notice exists for this contract, this Modification Notice is being published as a standalone notice. The Find a Tender Service will therefore generate a new OCID for this notice in accordance with the FTS notice creation process, which permits publication of notices not linked to any existing notice.
This modification meets the conditions of Regulation 72(1)([INSERT: b or c or e or f]) PCR 2015.
The value of the modification does not exceed 50% of the original contract value (where applicable under Reg. 72(1)(b) or (c)).
No new contract is being created as a result of this modification; rather, the existing contract is being varied in accordance with the permitted modification grounds under Regulation 72.
This notice is published to fulfil the transparency obligation applicable to modifications relying on Regulation 72(1)(b) or 72(1)(c) PCR 2015 and to ensure the contract change is advertised in line with the statutory requirements.**

Procurement Information

The variation remains within the scope of the permitted grounds under Regulation 72 PCR 2015 and does not constitute a substantial modification within the meaning of Regulation 72(8).<br/>The change does not alter the overall nature, purpose, or economic balance of the original contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK23 Somerset CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDISOFT

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