---
title: "ESNEFT3184 Purchase of Ophthalmic Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-22"
---

# ESNEFT3184 Purchase of Ophthalmic Microscope

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9d6

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an ophthalmic microscope under the title "ESNEFT3184 Purchase of Ophthalmic Microscope." This contract falls within the medical equipment industry category and is located in Colchester, UKH14 region. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract having been signed on 11th March 2026. This process was conducted via a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, through the NHS Supply Chain Framework for Ophthalmology Equipment.

This contract presents business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers specialising in medical equipment. Companies with expertise in the production or distribution of ophthalmic devices would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future, given the specific needs outlined by the NHS Foundation Trust. Although the award was granted to Instinctive Ltd, which is a large-scale operation based in Milton Keynes, opportunities remain for businesses to partner or engage in similar tenders by adjusting their offerings or competitive pricing strategies.

## Notice

Purchase of microscope via NHS Supply Chain Framework Ophthalmology Equipment
Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of microscope via NHS Supply Chain Framework Ophthalmology Equipment
Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370

### Procurement Information

Purchase of microscope via NHS Supply Chain Framework Ophthalmology Equipment 
Contract Reference Number: 2024/S 000-033370

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058385-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,478 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTINCTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058385-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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