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Provision of Optometry Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is seeking suppliers for the Provision of Optometry Equipment, with a focus on two lots: Large Equipment and Small Equipment. This procurement process has been carried out using an open procedure, indicating that any supplier can submit a tender. The submission deadline for bids is set for 17th June 2021, and the awards will follow soon after. The location of the contract is in Inverness, UK, under the education industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the optical equipment supply sector, particularly those offering either large or small equipment tailored to optometry. Suitable candidates may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment, optics, or related services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the necessary insurance and quality standards are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Optometry Equipment

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of Optometry Equipment. This procurement exercise has been split into two (2) Lots. Lot 1 is for the Provision of Large Equipment, while Lot 2 is for the Provision of Small Equipment. The Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one (1) Contractor to each Lot.

Lot Information

Large Equipment

This Lot relates to equipment which is deemed to be 'Large Equipment' and as such is categorised accordingly.

Small Equipment

This Lot relates to equipment which is deemed to be 'Small Equipment' and as such is categorised accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656197
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420329
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

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20214 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
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
2
Supplier Names

BAKERS INSTRUMENT BROKERS LTD T/A BIB OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS

GRAFTON OPTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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