This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 09:28

Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 13:49

Planning

14 Mar 2024 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3" was initiated by the NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL), a body governed by public law. This framework, classified under the industry category of ophthalmologicals, is designed to provide comprehensive ophthalmology solutions to the NHS across the UK. The process commenced on 14 March 2024 and progressed through planning and tender stages, with key deadlines including a tender period ending on 18 November 2024 and an award period starting on 19 November 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to tender for numerous sub-lots including ophthalmic instruments and procedure packs. The framework agreement has an anticipated expenditure of £90 million in the first year, potentially extending up to £360 million over a maximum of 48 months, subject to the needs of purchasing bodies.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the ophthalmology sector, particularly those offering goods categorised under medical consumables, surgical instruments, and specialist optical devices. SMEs and larger enterprises alike can benefit from participating in this framework, especially those equipped to enhance supply chain assessment, contract management, and social value initiatives such as climate change mitigation and equal opportunity. The NHS Supply Chain's structured framework agreement not only aims to deliver cost-effective and advantageous procurement routes but also encourages suppliers to engage in value-adding programs, potentially gaining a competitive edge in the expansive public healthcare sector within the UK. With electronic submission avenues in place, this tender process promotes accessibility and efficiency, enticing a diverse range of suppliers to explore new business growth trajectories.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FTS - Complete Ophthalmology Solutions 3

Notice Description

The purpose of this framework is to offer the NHS an all-encompassing Ophthalmology solution with all products available under one framework agreement to enable the NHS to get the most economical and advantageous route to market with an avenue to realise maximum potential on savings. It is anticipated that initial expenditure for this Framework will be circa PS90,000,00 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement. If the Framework Agreement is extended to the maximum duration, the anticipated expenditure will be circa PS360,000,000 GBP. These are approximates only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. This framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Lot Information

Capital and Surgical Equipment

Products include, but are not limited to; Diagnostic Diagnostic - Ultrasound Surgery Equipment Handpieces (POS / transacted) Slit Lamps Laser Equipment Dry Eye Training Equipment Ophthalmic Furniture Visual Acuity

Machine Specific Consumables

Products include, but are not limited to; Tips/Needles Cassettes Tubing Wrench Vitrectors Endo Illuminators Laser Endo Diathermy VR Trocar And Cannula System Test Chamber Glaucoma Cryo

Intraocular Lenses

Products include, but are not limited to; Aniridia IOL Extended Depth Monofocal Monofocal Extended Depth Multifocal Multifocal Extended Depth Multifocal Toric Toric

Ophthalmic Procedure Packs

Products include, but are not limited to; Basic Blepharoplasty Canthoplasty Chalazion Corneal Cryo And Buckle Dermatology Detachment Enucleation Enucleation & Evisceration Evisceration Eye Pack Glaucoma/Trabeculectomy Intra Corneal Ring Intravitreal Injection (IVT) IOL Removal (Explanation) Lacrimal Washout Lasik Micro Suture/Nerve Repair Minor Operation Occularplasty Paediatric Phacoemulsification Punctoplasty Refractive Retinal Strabismus Sub-Tenon Suture Vitreoretinal (VR)

Ophthalmic Instruments

Products include, but are not limited to; Alcohol/Solution Well Bipolar Blade Handle Burrs And Burr Handpiece Bone Instruments Foreign Body Cannula Forceps Bi-Manual Irrigation Aspiration Hand Piece Handpiece Irrigating Aspirating Hook/Manipulator IOL Explanation Knife Marker And Measuring Guides Needle Holder Probe Punch- Non Bone Retractor Scissors Evisceration/Enucleation Speculum Vitreoretinal Instruments Globe Stabiliser Oculopressor Depressor Instrument Sets

Liquids Gases Solutions Gels and OVD

Products include, but are not limited to; Corneal Deswelling Solution Corneal Storage Medium Gel OVD-Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices Phosphate Buffered Saline For Globe And Corneal Rinsing Silicone Oil Residue Remover Solution Sucrose 1.4% Solution-Balanced Salt Solution-Eye Drops Solution-Staining Tamponade- Perfluorocarbon Tamponades-Gas Tamponade-Silicone Oil Heavier Than Water Tamponades-Silicone Oil Tissue Culture Medium For Corneal Graft Vitreous Substitute

Ocular/Ocularplasty

Products include, but are not limited to; Adaptors/Connector Aniridia Ring Artificial Iris Bag Capsular Tension Rings Cionni Ring Cleaning Conformer Corneal /Scleral Protection Corneal Intrastromal Rings Dacryocystorhinostomy Diagnostic Diplopia Implant Drape Enucleation Sizer Eye Dressing/Bandages Filters Fluid Control Products Glides Implants Instrument Protection IOL Cartridge Marking/Staining Mesh For Use With FCI Bioceramic Orbital Nasolacrimal Pressure Reducer Ptosis Punctal Plugs Sterilisation Case/Caddy Sutures Symblepharon Ring Syringe Tonometer Prism Training Kits

Glaucoma

Products include, but are not limited to; Canaloplasty Canaloplasty And Trabeculectomy Canaloplasty And Trabeculotomy Implant-Gel Stent Implant -Plate Implant-Plate With Valve Implant-Stent Trabeculoplasty Trabeculotomy Sclerotomy

Tissue

Products include, but are not limited to; Amniotic Pericardium Corneal Fascia Lata

Medical necessary Contact Lenses

Products include, but are not limited to; Bespoke Contact Lenses

Low Visual Aids

Products include, but are not limited to; Optical Magnifiers Electronic Video Magnifier Desk Top Video Magnifiers Telescopic

Lot 1

"This Framework Agreement consists of the following Sub-Lots: 1.1 Ophthalmic Capital and Surgical Equipment 1.2 Machine Specific Consumables 1.3 Intraocular Lenses 1.4 Ophthalmic Procedure Packs 1.5 Ophthalmic Instruments 1.6 Liquids, Gases, Solutions, Gels and Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Device 1.7 Ocular / Ocularplasty 1.8 Glaucoma Equipment, Stents and Plates 1.9 Graft Materials 1.10 Medical Necessary Contact Lenses 1.11 Low Visual Aids 1.12 Services and Software"

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend for 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04489d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061535-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33115000 - Tomography devices

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33169000 - Surgical instruments

33662100 - Ophthalmologicals

33731110 - Intraocular lenses

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38634000 - Optical microscopes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£360,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain Operated by Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
53
Supplier Names

AMO United Kingdom Limited

Accrington Surgical Instrument Suppliers Limited

Albert Waeschle Limited

Alcon Eye Care UK Limited

Altomed Limited

Andersen Caledonia Limited

Associated Optical Products

Bausch & Lomb U.K. Limited

Beaver-Visitec International Sales Limited

Birmingham Optical Group Limited

Blink Medical Limited

Carl Zeiss Ltd

Clonallon Laboratories Ltd

Core Surgical Limited

D.O.R.C. Limited

DTR Medical Limited

Daybreak Medical Limited

Duckworth And Kent Limited

Ezidrops Ltd

Glaukos Uk Limited

Grafton Optical Company Limited

Hanson Instruments Limited

Heidelberg Engineering Limited

Innovant Healthcare Limited

Instinctive Limited

Joint Operations Ltd

KCI Medical Limited

Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited

Lenstec (Barbados) Inc.

Litechnica Limited

Main Line (Instruments) Limited

Medscience Distribution Ltd

Meticuly Innovations Ltd

Molnlycke Health Care Limited

Optelec Limited

Optos Public Limited Company

Oscartech UK Ltd

Osi Inc. Ltd

RB Medical Engineering Limited

Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited

Rudolf Riester Gmbh

Scope Ophthalmics Limited

Sense Medical Limited

Sight Sciences Inc

Soluvos Medical Ltd

Surgitrac Instruments UK Limited

Topcon Great Britain Medical, Branch Of Topcon Europe Medical B.V

Uniphar Medtech T/A M.E.D. Surgical

Unisurge International Limited

Veni Vidi Medical Limited

Vernacare International Limited

Vision Matrix Limited

Vision Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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