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National Artificial Eye Service

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the National Artificial Eye Service was completed on 23rd February 2024 by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services. The tender, which falls under the health industry category, aimed to provide ocular prostheses to eligible patients. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for providers in the healthcare industry who specialize in manufacturing and fitting ocular prostheses. The contract was awarded to NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospital, signifying a partnership opportunity for organisations capable of delivering high-quality services within the healthcare sector. The procurement stage has advanced to award status with a contract value of GBP 366,000 signed on 22nd February 2024.

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Notice Title

National Artificial Eye Service

Notice Description

The National Artificial Eye Service provides a manufacturing and fitting service for the supply of ocular prostheses to all eligible patients. The service is provided from NHS England to NHS Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Artificial Eye Service provides a manufacturing and fitting service for the supply of ocular prostheses to all eligible patients. The service has been in place for twenty years and ongoing partnership between NHS England and NHS Wales for the delivery of artificial eyes.

Procurement Information

The National Artificial Eye Service is the only public sector provider of the service that can provide the level of service to NHS Wales stakeholders. Hence, the decision not to publish a prior publication notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139313
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£366,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
rhys.wathan@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITAL (NAES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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