Scope
Reference
CZ2026
Description
The maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) surgical microscopes and ophthalmology equipment including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance / repairs
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment
Contract locations
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 January 2026
Engagement process description
The Trust is seeking expressions of interest from organisations who are capable of and are interested in maintaining the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's circa fifty (50) Zeiss ophthalmology assets and surgical microscopes. This would include both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and a reactive maintenance / repairs service.
Interested organisations should email christopher.dickenson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk to register their interest in this opportunity.
The types and numbers of Zeiss assets that are likely in scope are as follows:
- Five (5) CIRRUS HD-OCT MODEL 5000 Retinal OCT;
- Seven (7) HFA3-840 Perimeter (peripheral vision tester);
- One (1) IOL Master 500 Optical low coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometer;
- Three (3) IOL Master 700 Optical low coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometer;
- Five (5) KSK 150 FC (150FC) Colposcope;
- Six (6) OPMI Lumera 700 Surgical Microscope;
- Ten (10) OPMI Pico Surgical Microscope;
- Five (5) OPMI Pico/S100 - S100 / OPMI pico System Surgical Microscope;
- One (1) OPMI Pico/S100 - S100 / OPMI pico System/floor stand;
- Two (2) OPMI Sensera/S7 Surgical Microscope;
- Two (2) TIVATO 700 Surgical Microscope;
- One (1) Pro-cart MediLive 35E; and
- Forum software
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 February 2026
Contracting authority
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTT-7613-TTHD
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Christopher Dickenson
Email: christopher.dickenson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government