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Optos OCT Ophthalmoscope P200TxE Retinal Cameras (Fundus Cameras)

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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09 Oct 2026 at 11:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust intends to procure maintenance for its three Optos OCT Ophthalmoscope P200TxE retinal cameras, also known as fundus cameras. The service is for ophthalmology imaging equipment and is expected to include IT and integration support, with original equipment manufacturer parts. The work is for the Trust’s equipment in Reading, Berkshire. Suppliers specialising in servicing and maintaining Optos retinal imaging systems, including the associated technical and integration support, are the most directly relevant. The Trust is seeking a multi-year service arrangement, preferably with fully comprehensive cover, rather than a purchase of new cameras.

This process is at the planning stage: the Trust is testing the market and has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to publish a further notice on 16 November 2026. The anticipated contract runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with a possible extension to 31 December 2031. The estimated value is £95,000 excluding VAT (£114,000 including VAT). The procurement is planned as one lot, with no procedure or award criteria set out yet. The Trust invited interested suppliers to register by 4 November 2026; after registering, suppliers are to receive a questionnaire to formally confirm their interest. This is market engagement, not a deadline for submitting a bid.

This will suit suppliers with the engineering capability to maintain three Optos OCT P200TxE retinal cameras and provide reliable support for specialist ophthalmology equipment. The Trust favours fully comprehensive cover, so providers able to take responsibility for a broad range of maintenance needs may be well placed. IT and integration support are also part of the intended service, making experience connecting or supporting clinical imaging systems relevant. The Trust prefers use of original equipment manufacturer parts, so suppliers able to source and fit those parts should consider engaging during planning. The single-lot arrangement may suit small and medium-sized businesses, as well as larger specialist service providers. The buyer is seeking organisations capable of this work and interested in a multi-year service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optos OCT Ophthalmoscope P200TxE Retinal Cameras (Fundus Cameras)

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 three (3) Optos OCT Ophthalmoscope P200TxE Retinal Cameras (Fundus Cameras). 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-07849b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095599-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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
£95,000 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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