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STH Orthoptic Eye Scanner - EyeLink 1000

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for ophthalmology equipment, specifically an orthoptic eye scanner named EyeLink 1000. This procurement falls under the direct method, executed below the competition threshold, and pertains to the healthcare sector in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The awarding stage was reached on 26 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 10 March 2026 to 9 March 2027. The award has been given to S R Research Ltd, located in Ottawa, Canada, marking the procurement of goods within this specific industry category.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in ophthalmology equipment and video-based eye tracking technology to align their products with the innovation pathways of the healthcare sector. Companies capable of providing advanced eye-tracking solutions, EEG, fMRI, MEG, and ECoG integration will find this contract appealing for its potential to expand market reach in health research and development. Businesses that can offer detailed customisations and meet the rigorous standards of medical equipment will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, fostering growth in public health technologies.

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Notice Title

STH Orthoptic Eye Scanner - EyeLink 1000

Notice Description

The EyeLink 1000 Plus provides precise and accurate video-based eye tracker, sampling binocularly at up to 2000 Hz. It is customizable, with multiple mount options, interchangeable lenses, and head-fixed and head-free tracking modes. This versatility facilitates eye-tracking across a wide range of experimental setups and participant groups, from infants to the elderly and non-human species too. It also enables integration with EEG, fMRI, MEG, ECoG, and other devices. Service developments to meet current best practice guidelines and to enable research in the field, plans were submitted to Capital Exchange panel and agreed upon and funded by Sheffield Hospital Charities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028198-2026
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
£31,071 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S R RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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