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title: "Vitreoretinal and Cataract Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600af"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Vitreoretinal and Cataract Machines

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600af

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, involved the acquisition of ophthalmology equipment, specifically two Vitreoretinal and Cataract machines, for Musgrove Park Hospital. This award phase was concluded on 7th January 2026, with the contract signed on 9th December 2025. The procurement falls under the 'Ophthalmology equipment' category and was conducted using a limited method, specifically awarded against the Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain framework without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract is valued at £229,671.50 and aims to replace existing equipment to enhance the hospital's ophthalmology services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and ophthalmology equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced technology that meets specific healthcare needs. The procurement process was tailored and did not require a competitive tender, which may appeal to companies already listed under relevant NHS frameworks or those looking to forge strategic partnerships with public healthcare institutions. Large-scale suppliers, such as Alcon Eye Care UK Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities given their resources and established presence in the industry.

## Notice

Capital purchase for 2 x machines including handpieces against the Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 2 x Vitreoretinal and Cataract machines for our Ophthalmology service at Musgrove Park Hospital replacing existing equipment.

### Procurement Information

Awarded against the Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3 NHS Supply Chain framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000948-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £229,671 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALCON EYE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000948-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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