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title: "WPL07209 - Provision of Ophthalmic Phacoemulsification, Vitrectomy, and Associated Surgical Equipment & Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077aca"
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buyer: "UHS ESTATES LIMITED"
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# WPL07209 - Provision of Ophthalmic Phacoemulsification, Vitrectomy, and Associated Surgical Equipment & Consumables

Buyer: UHS ESTATES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077aca

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## Summary

UHS Estates Limited is researching options for ophthalmic surgical equipment for high-volume cataract and vitreoretinal surgery across its hospital sites in Southampton. The scope under review includes dual-function phacoemulsification and vitreoretinal consoles, standalone platforms, surgical packs, handpieces, single-use consumables and balanced salt solution delivery. The buyer is also examining equipment maintenance, continuity of service, software integration and clinical training. This is a goods-led requirement with associated services, covering ophthalmology equipment and medical consumables. Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is managing the process for UHS Estates Limited. The market exercise is intended to inform the Trust’s future procurement strategy and business case; it is not a commitment to buy or a formal tender.

The process is at planning stage: UHS Estates Limited is conducting a non-committal market research exercise, not inviting tenders or awarding a contract. The buyer expects interested providers to complete an RFI questionnaire, with selected suppliers potentially invited to one-to-one sessions with the Trust and clinical leads. The buyer’s stated submission date for questionnaires is 12 October 2026, by noon BST; the milestone also records the end of the engagement period as 12 October. The planning information gives a nominal value of £0. No procurement procedure, contract duration, award criteria or final commercial terms are set out. The engagement is intended to compare outright purchase, Managed Equipment Services, operational or finance leases, and cost-per-procedure or bundled arrangements.

This market exercise is relevant to suppliers of ophthalmic surgical systems, platforms, consumables and associated clinical and technical services, particularly those able to support high-throughput cataract and vitreoretinal procedures. The buyer is seeking evidence of current technology, consumable structures and digital integration, alongside maintenance, service continuity and clinical training capabilities. Providers with experience in whole-fleet supply and transition support may be well placed to explain buy-out options, commercial bridging and extended maintenance during technology refreshes. The Trust also wants insight into asset ownership and financing models, including how providers and NHS peers address IFRS 16 accounting and capital expenditure constraints. Suppliers able to present clear comparisons of purchase, managed service, lease and per-procedure or bundled models can help shape the future business case. No specific accreditation or supplier qualification is stated.

## Notice

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is initiating a Soft Market Engagement (SME) exercise to survey the market for modern ophthalmic equipment solutions serving high-volume cataract (phacoemulsification) and vitreoretinal (VR) surgical procedures across its hospital sites. The Trust seeks to understand current technological capabilities, commercial models, consumable structures, and digital integrations available in the market. Participation in this SME exercise will inform the Trust's future procurement strategy and business case development. Additionally, given changes to NHS accounting standards (IFRS 16) and capital expenditure constraints (CDEL), the Trust seeks market intelligence on how medical device providers and peer NHS Trusts structure long-term asset models--specifically comparing Outright Capital Purchase, Managed Equipment Services (MES), Operational/Finance Leasing, and Cost-Per-Procedure (CPP) / Bundled arrangements. This notice is strictly non-committal and does not constitute the commencement of a formal tender process or contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southampton:-Medical-equipments./99ZF8X66RA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/99ZF8X66RA

### Planning Information

1. Scope of Requirements Under Review
•Dual-function (phacoemulsification and vitreoretinal) surgical consoles and standalone phaco/VR platforms. 
•Associated surgical packs, handpieces, single-use consumables, and Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) delivery. 
•Commercial models, including Outright Purchase, Managed Equipment Services (MES), Operational/Finance Leases, and Cost-Per-Procedure / Bundled models. 
•Maintenance, service continuity, software integration, and clinical training support. 
2. Core Focus Areas for Market Research
•Financing & Asset Ownership Models: Impact of IFRS 16 on capital vs. revenue budgeting for ophthalmic equipment fleets. 
•Commercial Structures: Prevalence and terms of Managed Equipment Services (MES) vs. Operating Leases vs. Capital Ownership. 
•Fleet Transition Support: Commercial bridging models, buy-out options, or extended maintenance frameworks during technology refresh transitions. 
3. Supplier Engagement Structure & How to Respond
Interested providers are invited to complete an RFI Questionnaire. Following questionnaire reviews, selected suppliers may be invited to present their technological roadmaps and commercial models in structured, 1-on-1 engagement sessions with UEL and Clinical Leads. 
Interested suppliers should request the RFI package via Delta www.delta-esourcing.com Access Code: 99ZF8X66RA . Completed questionnaires must be submitted by 12/10/2026 at 12:00 PM BST to the portal or ClinicalProcurement@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk. Information gathered will be used solely for internal options appraisal and strategic planning.
For any issues with the documents or uploading, please contact ClinicalProcurement@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091089-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHS ESTATES LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Postcode area | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 6YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Shirley |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2026 at 15:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091089-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091089-2026
  25th September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/99ZF8X66RA
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southampton:-Medical-equipments./99ZF8X66RA
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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