---
title: "For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d874"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d874

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## Summary

The procurement process under discussion was initiated by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located at Wilmslow Road, Manchester. This contract, titled "For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for Q4 25/26," falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 21st June 2026 and is active, with a duration from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2027. It involves a total gross amount of GBP 49,981.48. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Manchester University NHS FT as the supplier. This contract is aligned with legal provisions under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology. While the contract was awarded through direct procurement to a large-scale supplier, similar opportunities may arise where businesses proficient in providing specialised medical research services can compete, especially in partnerships or under associated service agreements. Companies in the central government sector or those interested in collaborating with public health entities such as the NHS Trusts would do well to monitor these opportunities to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

For research services already provided under overarching ophthalmology SLA for Q4 25/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072555-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,651 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072555-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072555-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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