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Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2020 at 13:38

Award Notice
Tender

26 May 2020 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Aug 2019 at 12:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is currently in the Award stage of a public procurement process for a non-exclusive framework agreement titled "Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories." This procurement, classified under the Medical Equipment industry (CPV Code: 33100000), covers the supply of various types of operating microscopes and accessories intended for use primarily in National Health Service operating theatres and outpatient departments located across England. The contract period is set to begin on 6th December 2020 and will extend until 5th December 2024, with a total estimated value of £50 million, including a £41.6 million initial award predicted for the first year. The tender for this contract was originally published on 26th May 2020, with the tender period closing on 22nd June 2020.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment sector, specifically those specialising in optical instruments and their maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the framework's inclusivity provisions. Companies that manufacture or supply microscopes, medical software, and installation or maintenance services are encouraged to engage in this opportunity, as the NHS Supply Chain aims to diversify its supplier base while fulfilling the needs of healthcare institutions throughout the country.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Direct Route. NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a national framework agreement for the supply of operating microscopes and associated accessories that are for use, predominantly, within the National Health Service (Trust) operating theatres and outpatient departments. The framework agreement will include provision of the following types of microscropes: ear, nose, throat (ENT) Theatre microscope, ophthalmic theatre microscope, neurological theatre microscope, plastics and maxillofacial theatre microscope, ENT outpatient microscope, dental microscope and colposcope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaa54d7c-9961-4e66-999a-e779debc4bc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd4f364-ee77-482d-bf30-e02825dd418e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38510000 - Microscopes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

48180000 - Medical software package

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
11 May 2019Expired
Award Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2020 - 5 Dec 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Albert Waeschle

Carl Zeiss Ltd

DP MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED

John Weiss & Son

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

LiteOptics Ltd

Prescott`s Surgical, Ltd

RB Medical Engineering Ltd

Sigmacon UK Limited

Sword Medical

Synaptive Medical Inc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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