IVA - Ophthalmology - Cryo Machine (SEH)

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jun 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the supply of a Cryo Machine and compatible Cryo probes for ophthalmic services. This contract, valued at approximately £232,500 excluding VAT, will be supplied by Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited. The procurement was conducted through a direct award due to the need for equipment compatible with existing systems at the Sussex Eye Hospital, ensuring service continuity amidst refurbishment and increasing patient demands. The contract period spans from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2029. The procurement falls under the industry categories of specialist optical instruments and laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The buyer's location is Worthing, and it operates under the central government public authority classification.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical equipment manufacturing, particularly those focusing on ophthalmology. As the equipment for this procurement is an extension of existing provisions, businesses that can leverage compatible technologies or have prior experience in medical device integration might find competitive advantages. Additionally, firms with a strong track record of maintaining equipment used within stringent clinical guidelines will have opportunities to support healthcare providers in enhancing operational efficiency and patient care standards.

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Notice Title

IVA - Ophthalmology - Cryo Machine (SEH)

Notice Description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract to Rayner for the supply of compatible Cryo probes and provision of a Cryomatic console to support ophthalmic services. The requirement represents an extension of existing equipment and clinical pathways. A change in supplier would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical and operational impacts. The direct award is justified under The Procurement Act Single Supplier Justification: Buy additional / partly replace existing goods, services or works same or compatible with existing.

Procurement Information

The goods/services are an extension or partial replacement of existing provision: The additional console is required to: 1. Meet increased demand 2. Maintain service continuity during hospital refurbishment Changing supplier would result in incompatibility or technical difficulty: 1. Replacement of existing console infrastructure 2. The Cryomatic system is embedded within established ophthalmic clinical pathways at Sussex Eye Hospital. Following recent refurbishment and the planned increase in patients, a second machine is needed to ensure capacity to meet the grwoing demands. 3. The current clinical pathway has been designed specifically around the functionality and performance of the existing Rayner Cryomatic system. Introducing alternative equipment at this stage could mean changes to clinical processes, retraining of staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058262-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAYNER INTRAOCULAR LENSES

Further Information

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