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Maintenance - Phacoemulsification (Phaco) Machines 2026/2027

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, was for the maintenance of Phacoemulsification (Phaco) Machines for the period 2026/2027. The contract involves providing Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), technical servicing, repair cover, and parts support for ophthalmic systems located across multiple sites. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as below threshold and without competition, with Bausch & Lomb U.K. Limited being awarded the contract. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with a total estimated value of £47,628. Key operations are located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, within the region UKF30, under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services for medical equipment. With the contract awarded to Bausch & Lomb U.K. Limited, companies involved in providing ophthalmic system support can consider enhancing their service offerings to meet similar requirements in future tenders. The chance for business growth lies in developing expertise in managing high-tech medical equipment and creating competitive service packages that appeal to public health trusts. Companies well-suited to compete include those with proven capabilities in technical support and maintenance work for advanced healthcare systems, particularly within the NHS landscape.

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Notice Title

Maintenance - Phacoemulsification (Phaco) Machines 2026/2027

Notice Description

PPM, technical servicing, repair cover and parts support for the Stellaris Elite and Stellaris PC Elite ophthalmic systems which are located across multiple sites. These devices cannot be maintained or repaired in-house.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAUSCH & LOMB

Further Information

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