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title: "IVA - Ophthalmology - Cryo Machine (SEH)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b989"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# IVA - Ophthalmology - Cryo Machine (SEH)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b989

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the supply of a Cryo Machine and compatible Cryo probes for ophthalmic services. This contract, valued at approximately £232,500 excluding VAT, will be supplied by Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited. The procurement was conducted through a direct award due to the need for equipment compatible with existing systems at the Sussex Eye Hospital, ensuring service continuity amidst refurbishment and increasing patient demands. The contract period spans from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2029. The procurement falls under the industry categories of specialist optical instruments and laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The buyer's location is Worthing, and it operates under the central government public authority classification.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in medical equipment manufacturing, particularly those focusing on ophthalmology. As the equipment for this procurement is an extension of existing provisions, businesses that can leverage compatible technologies or have prior experience in medical device integration might find competitive advantages. Additionally, firms with a strong track record of maintaining equipment used within stringent clinical guidelines will have opportunities to support healthcare providers in enhancing operational efficiency and patient care standards.

## Notice

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract to Rayner for the supply of compatible Cryo probes and provision of a Cryomatic console to support ophthalmic services. The requirement represents an extension of existing equipment and clinical pathways. A change in supplier would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical and operational impacts. The direct award is justified under The Procurement Act Single Supplier Justification: Buy additional / partly replace existing goods, services or works same or compatible with existing.

### Procurement Information

The goods/services are an extension or partial replacement of existing provision: The additional console is required to: 1. Meet increased demand 2. Maintain service continuity during hospital refurbishment Changing supplier would result in incompatibility or technical difficulty: 1. Replacement of existing console infrastructure 2. The Cryomatic system is embedded within established ophthalmic clinical pathways at Sussex Eye Hospital. Following recent refurbishment and the planned increase in patients, a second machine is needed to ensure capacity to meet the grwoing demands. 3. The current clinical pathway has been designed specifically around the functionality and performance of the existing Rayner Cryomatic system. Introducing alternative equipment at this stage could mean changes to clinical processes, retraining of staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058262-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAYNER INTRAOCULAR LENSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058262-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058262-2026
  19th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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