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Maintenance of Quantel Medical Easyret 577nm Fiber Lasers

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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09 Oct 2026 at 11:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is planning a maintenance service for its two Quantel Medical Easyret 577nm fibre lasers, used for ophthalmology. The requirement covers equipment maintenance and the Trust prefers fully comprehensive cover, together with IT and integration support and original equipment manufacturer parts. The work is for the Trust in Reading, Berkshire. Suppliers should have the ability to maintain this specific laser equipment and support its technical integration within the Trust’s systems. This is a specialist medical equipment servicing requirement, rather than a purchase of new lasers or a general ophthalmology equipment supply contract.

The procurement is at the planning stage: the Trust has signalled its intention to buy the service and is conducting preliminary market engagement; this is not an invitation to tender. The Trust expects a multi-year contract, with an intended term from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 and a possible extension to 31 December 2031. The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT). The Trust expects to publish a further notice on 16 November 2026. Interested suppliers are asked to register by 4 November 2026 and then complete a questionnaire to confirm interest. The planned procurement is one lot, with no procedure or evaluation basis set out at this stage.

This requirement is most relevant to specialist medical equipment service providers with proven capability to maintain Quantel Medical Easyret 577nm fibre lasers. Suppliers able to offer comprehensive maintenance cover, provide original equipment manufacturer parts and deliver IT and integration support are particularly aligned with the Trust’s stated preference. The multi-year arrangement may suit firms able to provide continuity of technical support and service across the equipment’s operating life. Small and medium-sized businesses are identified as suitable, so the work is not presented as restricted to large suppliers. The planned engagement and questionnaire offer a route for capable organisations to inform the Trust’s preparation and confirm their interest before a formal competition is issued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Quantel Medical Easyret 577nm Fiber Lasers

Notice Description

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from organisations who are capable of and are interested in maintaining the Trust's two (2) Quantel Medical Easyret 577nm Fibre Lasers. The Trust is seeking a supplier for a multi-year contract preferably on fully comprehensive cover together with IT/Integration support and the use of OEM parts. Interested organisations should email christopher.dickenson@nhs.net to register their interest in this opportunity.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers need to email christopher.dickenson@nhs.net to register their interest. Following your registration of interest you will be sent a questionnaire to complete to formally confirm your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095558-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 5AN
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Redlands
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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