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Optometry - Small Equipment

University of the Highlands and Islands

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is seeking to procure small equipment for its new Optometry Department in Inverness, UK. This public procurement process has been initiated through an open tender method, with a focus on goods in the education sector. The tender period concluded on 29th April 2020, marking the end of an active phase during which suppliers were encouraged to submit their bids electronically. The awarded contract, signed on 22nd May 2020, specifically relates to the delivery of essential equipment necessary for the examination of the eye and assessment of visual function.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment and educational supplies sectors, particularly those that specialise in optometry-related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those capable of providing comprehensive support and delivery services as mentioned in the tender documents. The potential for future contracts is also indicated, allowing suppliers who secure this award to establish a relationship with a key educational institution and potentially grow their market presence within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optometry - Small Equipment

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands is equipping a new Optometry Department. We are looking to procure the necessary equipment required for the examination the internal eye, external eye and assessment of visual function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands is equipping a new Optometry Department. We are looking to procure the necessary equipment required for the examination the internal eye, external eye and assessment of visual function.. The intention is to award a single contract for the one off purchase and delivery of goods.

Options: There is an initial fixed list of items to be provided. However, the University reserves the right to procure additional / replacement items if required in later years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616750
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387394
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2020 - 14 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
There will be a further smaller requirement for similar items to be delivered to a secondary location. The specific requirement, items and volumes are unknown at this time.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Louis Stone Optical Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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