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WPL07209 - Provision of Ophthalmic Phacoemulsification, Vitrectomy, and Associated Surgical Equipment & Consumables

UHS ESTATES LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 16:32.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV33100000 — Medical equipments
  • CPV33122000 — Ophthalmology equipment
  • CPV33140000 — Medical consumables

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WPL07209
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Additional Procurement Categories

services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
28 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
12 Oct 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33100000
Description
Medical equipments
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33122000
Description
Ophthalmology equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
33140000
Description
Medical consumables

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
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
Due
12 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
091089-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
25 Sept 2026, 15:15
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
UHS ESTATES LIMITED
Id
GB-PPON-PBGQ-5855-JMWQ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBGQ-5855-JMWQ

Address

Street Address
Trust Management Offices, Tremona Road
Locality
Southampton
Postal Code
SO16 6YD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Id
GB-PPON-PYMB-5152-DMDG
Role Details
WPL is conducting and managing the process on behalf of UEL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYMB-5152-DMDG

Address

Street Address
Trust Management Offices, Mailpoint 18, Tremona Road
Locality
Southampton
Postal Code
SO16 6YD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ32

Contact

Name
Clinical Procurement

Roles

procuringEntity

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Southampton · UKJ32 · SO16 6YD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ32 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 091089-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·