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MEH - PRIMA Subretinal Photovoltaic Implant System

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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03 Sep 2026 at 11:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust procured the PRIMA Subretinal Photovoltaic Implant System, a proprietary retinal prosthesis intended to restore functional central vision for patients with geographic atrophy caused by age-related macular degeneration. The requirement covers the implantable retinal device, its surgical delivery system, activation equipment, software, specialist rehabilitation services and ongoing technical support. This is a specialist medical technology and associated clinical support requirement, classified under miscellaneous medical devices and products. The buyer is Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in London. The system combines medical hardware, software, surgical technology and patient rehabilitation rather than being a standalone equipment purchase.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct award. La Science SAS was selected as supplier on the stated basis that it is the sole supplier of the proprietary PRIMA system and that competition is absent for technical reasons. The award value is £2,300,000 gross. The contract period is 4 September 2026 to 4 September 2029, with an extension option allowing up to five years in total and a maximum period ending 1 September 2031. There is one completed lot, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is above the relevant threshold. Contract signature was scheduled for 4 September 2026. The award is subject to the legal basis identified as 2023/54.

This procurement indicates demand for highly specialised retinal prosthesis technology supported by clinical implementation and rehabilitation. Competitors seeking to serve Moorfields on a future requirement would need a proprietary or demonstrably equivalent solution for geographic atrophy-related vision loss, together with the implant, surgical delivery equipment, activation technology and supporting software. Credibility would also depend on the ability to provide specialist rehabilitation and sustained technical support, not simply manufacture or distribute a medical device. Relevant suppliers are likely to need strong evidence of clinical suitability, safe deployment in an NHS eye-care setting, specialist surgical and technical expertise, and the organisational capacity to support patients and hospital teams throughout the operating life of the system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEH - PRIMA Subretinal Photovoltaic Implant System

Notice Description

PRIMA Subretinal Photovoltaic Implant System, a proprietary technology comprising the implant, delivery system, software, activation equipment and rehabilitation services.

Procurement Information

Science Corporation is the sole supplier of the PRIMA Subretinal Photovoltaic Implant System, a proprietary retinal prosthesis designed to restore functional central vision in patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The PRIMA system comprises a unique combination of implantable hardware, surgical delivery technology, activation equipment, software, specialist rehabilitation services, and ongoing technical support which are available only from Science Corporation. No reasonable alternative product or supplier can provide an equivalent clinical solution or meet the Trust's specific requirements. Accordingly, the Trust considers that competition is absent for technical reasons and intends to enter into a contract with Science Corporation for the provision of this technology and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f117
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083386-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 2PD
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

La Science SAS

Further Information

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