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WPL07209 - Provision of Ophthalmic Phacoemulsification, Vitrectomy, and Associated Surgical Equipment & Consumables

UHS ESTATES LIMITED

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25 Sep 2026 at 15:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UHS Estates Limited is researching options for ophthalmic surgical equipment for high-volume cataract and vitreoretinal surgery across its hospital sites in Southampton. The scope under review includes dual-function phacoemulsification and vitreoretinal consoles, standalone platforms, surgical packs, handpieces, single-use consumables and balanced salt solution delivery. The buyer is also examining equipment maintenance, continuity of service, software integration and clinical training. This is a goods-led requirement with associated services, covering ophthalmology equipment and medical consumables. Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is managing the process for UHS Estates Limited. The market exercise is intended to inform the Trust’s future procurement strategy and business case; it is not a commitment to buy or a formal tender.

The process is at planning stage: UHS Estates Limited is conducting a non-committal market research exercise, not inviting tenders or awarding a contract. The buyer expects interested providers to complete an RFI questionnaire, with selected suppliers potentially invited to one-to-one sessions with the Trust and clinical leads. The buyer’s stated submission date for questionnaires is 12 October 2026, by noon BST; the milestone also records the end of the engagement period as 12 October. The planning information gives a nominal value of £0. No procurement procedure, contract duration, award criteria or final commercial terms are set out. The engagement is intended to compare outright purchase, Managed Equipment Services, operational or finance leases, and cost-per-procedure or bundled arrangements.

This market exercise is relevant to suppliers of ophthalmic surgical systems, platforms, consumables and associated clinical and technical services, particularly those able to support high-throughput cataract and vitreoretinal procedures. The buyer is seeking evidence of current technology, consumable structures and digital integration, alongside maintenance, service continuity and clinical training capabilities. Providers with experience in whole-fleet supply and transition support may be well placed to explain buy-out options, commercial bridging and extended maintenance during technology refreshes. The Trust also wants insight into asset ownership and financing models, including how providers and NHS peers address IFRS 16 accounting and capital expenditure constraints. Suppliers able to present clear comparisons of purchase, managed service, lease and per-procedure or bundled models can help shape the future business case. No specific accreditation or supplier qualification is stated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WPL07209 - Provision of Ophthalmic Phacoemulsification, Vitrectomy, and Associated Surgical Equipment & Consumables

Notice Description

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is initiating a Soft Market Engagement (SME) exercise to survey the market for modern ophthalmic equipment solutions serving high-volume cataract (phacoemulsification) and vitreoretinal (VR) surgical procedures across its hospital sites. The Trust seeks to understand current technological capabilities, commercial models, consumable structures, and digital integrations available in the market. Participation in this SME exercise will inform the Trust's future procurement strategy and business case development. Additionally, given changes to NHS accounting standards (IFRS 16) and capital expenditure constraints (CDEL), the Trust seeks market intelligence on how medical device providers and peer NHS Trusts structure long-term asset models--specifically comparing Outright Capital Purchase, Managed Equipment Services (MES), Operational/Finance Leasing, and Cost-Per-Procedure (CPP) / Bundled arrangements. This notice is strictly non-committal and does not constitute the commencement of a formal tender process or contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southampton:-Medical-equipments./99ZF8X66RA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/99ZF8X66RA

Planning Information

1. Scope of Requirements Under Review •Dual-function (phacoemulsification and vitreoretinal) surgical consoles and standalone phaco/VR platforms. •Associated surgical packs, handpieces, single-use consumables, and Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) delivery. •Commercial models, including Outright Purchase, Managed Equipment Services (MES), Operational/Finance Leases, and Cost-Per-Procedure / Bundled models. •Maintenance, service continuity, software integration, and clinical training support. 2. Core Focus Areas for Market Research •Financing & Asset Ownership Models: Impact of IFRS 16 on capital vs. revenue budgeting for ophthalmic equipment fleets. •Commercial Structures: Prevalence and terms of Managed Equipment Services (MES) vs. Operating Leases vs. Capital Ownership. •Fleet Transition Support: Commercial bridging models, buy-out options, or extended maintenance frameworks during technology refresh transitions. 3. Supplier Engagement Structure & How to Respond Interested providers are invited to complete an RFI Questionnaire. Following questionnaire reviews, selected suppliers may be invited to present their technological roadmaps and commercial models in structured, 1-on-1 engagement sessions with UEL and Clinical Leads. Interested suppliers should request the RFI package via Delta www.delta-esourcing.com Access Code: 99ZF8X66RA . Completed questionnaires must be submitted by 12/10/2026 at 12:00 PM BST to the portal or ClinicalProcurement@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk. Information gathered will be used solely for internal options appraisal and strategic planning. For any issues with the documents or uploading, please contact ClinicalProcurement@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077aca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091089-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHS ESTATES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

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