ESNEFT3184 Purchase of Ophthalmic Microscope

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an ophthalmic microscope under the title "ESNEFT3184 Purchase of Ophthalmic Microscope." This contract falls within the medical equipment industry category and is located in Colchester, UKH14 region. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract having been signed on 11th March 2026. This process was conducted via a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, through the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Ophthalmology Equipment.

This contract presents business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers specialising in medical equipment. Companies with expertise in the production or distribution of ophthalmic devices would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future, given the specific needs outlined by the NHS Foundation Trust. Although the award was granted to Instinctive Ltd, which is a large-scale operation based in Milton Keynes, opportunities remain for businesses to partner or engage in similar tenders by adjusting their offerings or competitive pricing strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ESNEFT3184 Purchase of Ophthalmic Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of microscope via NHS Supply Chain Framework Ophthalmology Equipment<br/>Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of microscope via NHS Supply Chain Framework Ophthalmology Equipment
Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370

Procurement Information

Purchase of microscope via NHS Supply Chain Framework Ophthalmology Equipment <br/>Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058385-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTINCTIVE

Further Information

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