This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2022 at 12:42

Tender

27 Jul 2022 at 17:06

Planning

04 May 2022 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain is launching a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories in the medical equipment sector. The Framework Agreement is expected to have an initial expenditure of around £20,000,000 in the first year, with an estimated total value of £80,000,000 over the term. The procurement stage is in the award phase for the Theatre Microscopes lot and the Outpatient Microscopes lot. The tender has been completed, with multiple suppliers active for each lot.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in operating microscopes and associated accessories. Businesses interested in supplying to NHS Supply Chain should focus on quality, support, training, warranty, repairs, and social value, as these are the key criteria considered in the award process. The procurement method is open, with a focus on quality alongside price criteria. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with options to extend up to 48 months, providing long-term prospects for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain intends to launch a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating microscopes, for both theatre and outpatient environments including all variations specified for use in a medical setting excluding Pathology and Laboratory Microscopes. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS20,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is PS80,000,000, including growth.

Lot Information

Theatre Microscopes

Lot 1 - Theatre Microscopes includes but is not limited to the following * Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) * Ophthalmic * Digital Microscopes * Neurological * Plastics and Maxillofacial; and * Associated Accessories. Additional information: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories on a direct route of supply basis between NHS Supply Chain's customers and successful Applicants. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS48000000 however this is approximate only.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend up to 48 months.

Outpatient Microscopes

Lot 2 - Outpatient Microscopes includes but is not limited to the following * Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) * Dental * Colposcope; and * Associated Accessories. Additional information: NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of Operating Microscopes and Associated Accessories on a direct route of supply basis between NHS Supply Chain's customers and successful Applicants. It is anticipated that in the first 36 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS12000000 however this is approximate only.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend up to 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032182-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

33164100 - Colposcope

38510000 - Microscopes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

48180000 - Medical software package

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

50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

SCCL (Acting as the management function of the 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 8UG
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

DP Medical Systems Ltd

KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LIMITED

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

PRESCOTT'S SURGICAL LTD

SWORD MEDICAL UK LIMITEDv

Albert Waeschle Limited

Carl Zeiss Ltd

LITEOPTICS LIMITED

RB Medical Engineering Ltd

SWORD MEDICAL

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