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Maintenance of Carl Zeiss Ophthalmology Assets and Surgical Microscopes

ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Carl Zeiss ophthalmology assets and surgical microscopes. This procurement process falls under the industry category of 'repair and maintenance services of medical equipment' and 'ophthalmology equipment', with Carl Zeiss Ltd being the supplier. Located in Reading, UK, the contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with a signed value of £107,161.10. The procurement stage is complete, and it utilised a direct, below-threshold method without competition.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and those offering ophthalmology and microscopy services. Companies with expertise in repair and maintenance of high-value medical tools are well-suited for similar projects. Given the direct award nature of this procurement, smaller businesses can explore partnerships or subcontracting with larger entities like Carl Zeiss Ltd to expand their presence in the market.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Carl Zeiss Ophthalmology Assets and Surgical Microscopes

Notice Description

The maintenance of Carl Zeiss ophthalmology assets and surgical microscopes under Optime Complete and Optime Prevent cover.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06880b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036396-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

38510000 - Microscopes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,161 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 5AN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Redlands
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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