---
title: "Maintenance; x3 OCT cameras PW016"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d726"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
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# Maintenance; x3 OCT cameras PW016

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d726

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the maintenance of x3 Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) cameras at the Leicester General Hospital, specifically for the Diabetic Retinopathy department. This contract, identified with the title “Maintenance; x3 OCT cameras PW016”, commenced on 20 July 2026 and will conclude on 19 July 2031, covering a comprehensive service plan over five years. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition, indicating a focused and specific service requirement tailored to hospital needs. This falls under the services category, indicating a reliance on skilled expertise to fulfil the contract terms.

This contract provides opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialized in medical equipment maintenance and repair services. Companies like Sense Medical Limited, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business suited for such procurement, offering capabilities in maintaining sophisticated medical equipment, such as OCT cameras. The direct engagement method used highlights the potential for smaller specialised firms to secure significant, multi-year agreements by aligning closely with buyer needs and regulatory requirements within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

#New Contract award, equipment out of warranty; Maintenance - x3 OCT cameras (multi-year) Hospital site: Leicester General Hospital. Departmental location: Diabetic Retinopathy Comprehensive Service Plan (Year 1/2/3/4/5) X3 OCT-R1 S/N: 160082,160020,160090 The Canon OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) camera uses advanced light interference to capture non-invasive, high-definition cross-sectional images of the retina and the eye's anterior chamber. It allows doctors to visualize, measure, and analyse different microscopic layers of the eye to detect and monitor conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration Contract start date: 20 July 2026 Contract end date: 19 July 2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071980-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENSE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 08:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071980-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071980-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sensemedical.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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