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title: "Glaucoma Implants - The Paul stent - STH"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Glaucoma Implants - The Paul stent - STH

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d8dd6b4-5b02-4ff8-aaa5-37081836506c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Glaucoma Implants - The Paul stent - STH" has recently reached the award stage, initiated by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement, classified under ophthalmological goods with CPV code 33662100, involves the direct acquisition of implants designed for superior patient outcomes. The contract, valued at £36,000, has been awarded to Advanced Ophthalmic Innovations Pte Ltd. The Sheffield-based project will cover a contract period from 2 March 2025 to 1 March 2028 and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in ophthalmological products and medical implants. The direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, indicates a streamlined and potentially less competitive process advantageous to niche suppliers. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality ophthalmic solutions are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders from leading healthcare providers such as the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, offering scope for establishing strong partnerships within the UK's healthcare sector.

## Notice

This stent produces good patient outcomes owing to it's unique design. The Trust buys a range of implants, from various suppliers, to suit patients' needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6dfe7eb-084a-44a5-96b2-8ea9eb628e5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED OPHTHALMIC INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33662100 - Ophthalmologicals

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6dfe7eb-084a-44a5-96b2-8ea9eb628e5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6dfe7eb-084a-44a5-96b2-8ea9eb628e5c
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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