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DSAEK system

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located in Chester, UK, has awarded a contract for the supply of a DSAEK system for surgical purposes. This procurement process, classified within the public authority - central government category, was conducted using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The award and contract were finalised on 27 March 2026, with the contract active from 28 to 30 March 2026. This tender focuses on goods related to surgical instruments, with supplier Eye Spy Products Ltd from Barnsley, Yorkshire, engaging in the delivery.

This tender represents a lucrative business opportunity for companies specialising in surgical instruments, potentially opening avenues for growth within the healthcare sector. Although the procurement was conducted without competition, it underscores the demand for high-quality surgical systems, which small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Eye Spy Products Ltd, are well-positioned to fulfil. Businesses aiming to provide innovative surgical solutions to the healthcare industry should explore similar procurement opportunities, aligning their capabilities with public sector needs to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

DSAEK system

Notice Description

DSAEK system - ID0191

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028627-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EYE SPY PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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