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29 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust involves a comprehensive maintenance contract for Zeiss OPMI Scopes, specifically targeting essential clinical equipment to ensure their uninterrupted functionality. This contract, completed and enforced from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, encompasses services under the limited competition procurement method, due to its value being below the threshold. The procurement falls within the services category and is focused on the location of Bath, United Kingdom. The goal is to secure predictable costs and compliance with healthcare safety standards, as guided by legal regulations cited in the UKPGA 2023 act.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in maintaining high-precision optical instruments, like the Zeiss OPMI Scopes, are particularly well-suited for such contractual opportunities. This can potentially spur growth for suppliers like Carl Zeiss Ltd, who was awarded the contract, due to the reliable revenue stream over the contract duration and the potential for future contracts in similar health sector demands. Businesses looking to expand in the healthcare equipment maintenance sector will find similar opportunities beneficial for establishing or strengthening their presence in this specialised market.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Zeiss OPMI Scopes

Notice Description

The requirement is to approve and fund a comprehensive maintenance contract for essential clinical equipment, ensuring uninterrupted functionality, predictable costs, and compliance with healthcare safety standards. The contract is an OPTIME Complete Service Agreement covering the following instruments: OPMI Vario / S88/S81 System TIVATO 700 (multiple units) OPMI Sensera OPMI Lumera 700

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060840-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,521 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

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