GB-Middlesbrough: Optometry Small Equipment

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    "id": "GB-CFS-68638",
    "name": "Teesside University"
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  "date": "2026-01-27T11:00:06Z",
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        "locality": "Middlesbrough",
        "postalCode": "TS1 3BA",
        "streetAddress": "Borough Road"
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      "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00"
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    "datePublished": "2026-01-27T11:00:06Z",
    "description": "Teesside University is investing in a suite of new clinical facilities to provide for significant growth in its existing Optometry provision. The new facility, due for completion in July 2026, will provide teaching and public-facing clinic facilities for the optometry programme. \r\n      This contract is to supply an initial purchase of general optometry equipment to equip the new facility.\r\n\r\nAdditional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.",
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