--- title: "Maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) Surgical Microscopes and Ophthalmology Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fd59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fd59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fd59.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-12-24" --- # Maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) Surgical Microscopes and Ophthalmology Equipment Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fd59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fd59.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being initiated by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for the maintenance of Zeiss surgical microscopes and ophthalmology equipment. This tender, titled "Maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) Surgical Microscopes and Ophthalmology Equipment", falls under the services industry category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, this contract is currently in the planning stage. The Trust seeks expressions of interest by 23 January 2026, with a contract period starting on 1 April 2026 and extending to 31 March 2029, possibly renewable until 31 March 2031. This upcoming opportunity will be further communicated by 16 February 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those experienced with ophthalmology tools. Companies with capabilities in both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair services are primed to benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) noted for their adaptability in comprehensive service offerings. Engaging in this procurement can foster business growth through long-term partnerships with a central government public authority in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) surgical microscopes and ophthalmology equipment including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance / repairs ### Planning Information The Trust is seeking expressions of interest from organisations who are capable of and are interested in maintaining the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's circa fifty (50) Zeiss ophthalmology assets and surgical microscopes. This would include both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and a reactive maintenance / repairs service. Interested organisations should email christopher.dickenson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk to register their interest in this opportunity. The types and numbers of Zeiss assets that are likely in scope are as follows: - Five (5) CIRRUS HD-OCT MODEL 5000 Retinal OCT; - Seven (7) HFA3-840 Perimeter (peripheral vision tester); - One (1) IOL Master 500 Optical low coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometer; - Three (3) IOL Master 700 Optical low coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometer; - Five (5) KSK 150 FC (150FC) Colposcope; - Six (6) OPMI Lumera 700 Surgical Microscope; - Ten (10) OPMI Pico Surgical Microscope; - Five (5) OPMI Pico/S100 - S100 / OPMI pico System Surgical Microscope; - One (1) OPMI Pico/S100 - S100 / OPMI pico System/floor stand; - Two (2) OPMI Sensera/S7 Surgical Microscope; - Two (2) TIVATO 700 Surgical Microscope; - One (1) Pro-cart MediLive 35E; and - Forum software ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086157-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 5AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Redlands | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment - 38510000 - Microscopes - 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment ## Release History - 24 Dec 2025 at 13:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086157-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086157-2025 24th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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