Planning

Ophthalmology IOL, Phacoemulsification and VR consumables

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 16:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Ophthalmology IOL, Phacoemulsification and VR consumables" under the public authority category. This procurement, valued at approximately £5,058,720 excluding VAT, involves goods delivery across locations in the East of England, specifically in regions UKH14 and UK. The procurement process was initiated with a pipeline notice published on 19th May 2025, and future notices are anticipated by 1st October 2025. The process involves a framework agreement and the planned contract period is from 9th March 2026 to 7th March 2031, with potential for renewal until 6th March 2033.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare supplies, particularly those dealing with ophthalmic equipment. Suppliers with experience or interest in long-term frameworks and central government procurement might be well-suited to participate, considering the high value and long duration of the contract. The alignment with public sector procurement and potential for renewal suggests that businesses focused on sustainable relationships with NHS organisations could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Additionally, the framework agreement invites competitive bidding while allowing room for strategic partnerships and innovation in supplying medical consumables.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ophthalmology IOL, Phacoemulsification and VR consumables

Notice Description

Re-Procurement for Ophthalmology IOL, Phacoemulsification and VR consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022878-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,058,720 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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