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Provision of Tonometer Probes

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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22 Jul 2026 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust procured tonometer probes, medical consumables used with tonometry equipment. The requirement was for the supply of probes to support the Trust’s healthcare activities. The buying organisation is based in Derby, and delivery was specified within the United Kingdom. This is a goods requirement rather than a service, works or equipment-maintenance contract. Businesses supplying ophthalmic diagnostic consumables, particularly tonometer probes compatible with the Trust’s requirements, are the most relevant potential competitors. The named requirement is focused and product-specific, so suppliers of general medical consumables without suitable tonometer-probe capability are less likely to be relevant.

This procurement has been completed following a below-threshold limited competition. It consisted of one completed lot. The contract was awarded to Mainline Instruments Ltd on 21 July 2026 and signed on the same date. The award is active. The contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £60,000 excluding VAT and £72,000 including VAT. The procurement used a limited procedure, with competition restricted below the applicable threshold. The award covered the supply of medical consumables under the tonometer-probe requirement. Mainline Instruments Ltd is the selected supplier for the whole requirement.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined NHS requirement for tonometer probes worth tens of thousands of pounds over a one-year contract. A credible competitor would need to supply the required probes reliably, meet the relevant technical and clinical specifications, and manage delivery to a UK NHS foundation trust. Product knowledge in ophthalmic or diagnostic consumables, dependable stock availability, quality assurance and experience handling public-sector purchasing would strengthen a future response. The procurement was run as a below-threshold limited competition, so suppliers should be able to engage effectively with restricted opportunities and present clear evidence that their products meet the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tonometer Probes

Notice Description

Provision of Tonometer Probes to University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS FT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069092-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mainline Instruments Ltd

Further Information

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