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ASCEND: Expressions of interest in Invitation to Bid to supply Trachoma Surgical Kits to Tanzania and Zambia

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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17 Feb 2021 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The CROWN AGENTS LIMITED, based in London, is currently conducting a tender process titled "ASCEND: Expressions of interest in Invitation to Bid to supply Trachoma Surgical Kits to Tanzania and Zambia." This procurement falls under the medical consumables industry category and is at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 12pm GMT on 23rd February 2021 to receive the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents. The contract period is expected to commence on 29th March 2021 and extend until 31st May 2021, with delivery requirements by mid-May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those that manufacture or supply surgical kits and instruments. Eligible businesses may include commercial firms, faith-based organisations, and non-profits, both independently and in partnerships or consortia. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with a capacity to deliver medical consumables effectively under private procurement rules.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASCEND: Expressions of interest in Invitation to Bid to supply Trachoma Surgical Kits to Tanzania and Zambia

Notice Description

Health authorities in Tanzania and Zambia are looking for a supplier of Trachoma Surgery Kits, which include Trichiasis kits, waddel clamps, operating loupes, trabut plates, sterilising boxes, epilation forceps and suture equipment. Crown Agents Limited, as leader of the consortium managing ASCEND, now invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified bidders to receive the tender documents in order to bid to supply these items to Tanzania and Zambia. The Contract will be for a period of approximately 2 months. Delivery will be required by approximately mid May 2021. This is an open competition under which bids are invited from any organisation. Bidders may be commercial (for profit) firms, faith-based, and non-profit organisations, either independently or in partnership or consortia. The full Invitation To Bid (ITB) document will be available on request from sarah.kowenicki@uk.crownagents.com. When requesting the ITB, please ensure that your email contains the ITB reference number above in the subject line. The deadline for expression of interest in receiving the ITB is Tuesday 23rd February 2021 at 12pm GMT. Late expressions of interest will be rejected. The ITB will be issued shortly after this date. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with procedures and evaluation criteria described in the ITB. The successful bidder will be invited to negotiate and sign a contract based on terms set out in the ITB. Additional information: To receive the Invitation To Bid (ITB) document, please contact sarah.kowenicki@uk.crownagents.com before 12pm GMT on Tuesday 23rd February 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0156544-f843-4539-a2da-0cd09844a279
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ad5b10-bf79-4d3c-ad02-7303c5036cd6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Private procurement rules
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN AGENTS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SM1 1EL
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Further Information

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