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title: "(Maintenance of) Ophthalmic Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065be9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# (Maintenance of) Ophthalmic Equipment

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065be9

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed its procurement process for the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment owned by Carl Zeiss Ltd. The contract, titled "Maintenance of Ophthalmic Equipment," is aimed at ensuring the reliability and compliance of high-risk medical equipment across Bronglais, Glangwili, and Prince Philip Hospitals in Wales. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract signed on 27 February 2026, and it is scheduled to run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition, focusing on maintaining essential services categorised under repair and maintenance services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment maintenance sector, particularly those offering specialised services for ophthalmic devices. Large-scale suppliers like Carl Zeiss Ltd can leverage this contract to solidify their presence and demonstrate their capacity to offer critical maintenance support, including software updates, remote diagnostics, and corrective repairs. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive services that ensure minimal equipment downtime will find this an advantageous venture, contributing to uninterrupted surgical operations and improved healthcare delivery.

## Notice

This is a new requirement for the maintenance contract of Ophthalmic equipment owned by Carl Zeiss located at Bronglais, Glangwili and Prince Philip Hospitals.As high-risk medical equipment, these devices must be maintained under a formal regime to ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and equipment reliability. The contract provides manufacturer-supported preventive maintenance, remote diagnostics, corrective repairs including parts and consumables, software updates, and access to loan equipment where required, ensuring prompt return to service and minimising disruption to surgical procedures.Without this contract, equipment downtime could increase, leading to delays or cancellations and directly impacting patient care and service delivery across the Health Board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020294-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,694 |
| Contracts value | £29,694 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020294-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016842-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020294-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016842-2026
  25th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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