---
title: "Supply of Specialist Contact Lenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05937e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05937e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-03"
---

# Supply of Specialist Contact Lenses

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05937e

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has completed a procurement process for the supply of specialist contact lenses. The tender, handled by the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically contact lenses (CPV: 33731000). This contract is situated in Birmingham, with the process now in the award stage, having been finalised on 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition due to the specialised nature of the goods.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or distributing optical products, particularly contact lenses. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the healthcare sector, like Cantor Barnard Ltd, which was awarded the contract, would find this contract beneficial for expansion and establishing a notable clientele in the NHS sector. Enterprises focusing on innovation and specialisation in optical health products are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, offering potential for growth within the UK's healthcare system. The contract, active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, is valued at £40,000, an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to strengthen their market position.

## Notice

Supply of specialist contact lenses for eye department patients

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053667-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANTOR BARNARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33731000 - Contact lenses

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053667-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053667-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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