Award

Low Vision Aid Supply and Recycling Services to WGOS - Low Vision

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 07:44

Tender

09 Jan 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Low Vision Aid Supply and Recycling Services to support the Welsh General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS) - Low Vision, has been led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This tender falls under the industry category of Medical Aids, identified by CPV code 33196000. The procurement method employed is open procedure, ensuring broad participation opportunities. Located in Cardiff, the primary location for the service coverage extends across all Health Boards areas in NHS Wales. Initially tendered on 9th January 2025, with a tender period ending on 13th February 2025, the process has proceeded through both tendering and award stages, with EDWARD MARCUS LIMITED being awarded the contract on 30th June 2025 for a value of £5,500,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for those involved in the medical aids sector, particularly those SMEs capable of supplying, storing, and recycling low vision aids. The contract not only involves the provision of physical goods like magnifiers and UV filters but also includes managing the logistics for loan and recycling processes across Wales. Companies specialising in sustainable practices and those prioritising capped pricing mechanisms have a distinct advantage due to the award criteria emphasising sustainability (15%) and capped pricing (6%). This opportunity could particularly benefit enterprises aiming to expand their operations or establish a foothold in the Welsh health service supply chain.

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Notice Title

Low Vision Aid Supply and Recycling Services to WGOS - Low Vision

Notice Description

This procurement is for the Provision of Low Vision Aid Supply and Recycling Services to Support the Welsh General Ophthalmic Services - Low Vision to provide Low Vision Aids to Patients across Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh General Ophthalmic Services - Low Vision (WGOS-LV), previously known as Low Vision Service Wales is a Welsh Government funded initiative provided in association with approximately 180 accredited optometrists from over 200 optometry practices across the whole of Wales. The service is provided on an All Wales basis and is hosted by Primary Care Services in NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). WGOS-LV provides low vision assessments through service accredited optometrists. These assessments take place at community-based optometry practices, or occasionally at patients' homes, and based on the assessments the service may provide patients with appropriate low vision aids. There is no charge to the patient at any stage; effectively the low vision aids are on loan to the patient, and they are returned for recycling when they are no longer required. The aids provided by the service include Hand Magnifiers; Illuminated Hand Magnifiers; Chest Magnifiers; Folding Magnifiers; Stand Magnifiers; Illuminated Stand Magnifiers; Bar Magnifiers; Distance Aids; UV Filters; Lamps; Handheld Electronic Magnifiers; Non-Optical Devices; Assessment Equipment. This Procurement is for the provision of storage and supply of Low Vision Aids, Demonstration Kits, Recycling of Low Vision Aids, and other ancillary items. Full detail on the requirements are set out within the specification of the tender available within eTenderWales.

Renewal: There is an option to extend by a further 36 months, and an additional 24 months at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044067-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gareth.stallard@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARD MARCUS

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