Planning

Low Vision Aids

NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT

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Planning

01 Jun 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NSS National Procurement is looking to initiate a new procurement process for Low Vision Aids, as part of its commitment to the National Low Vision Service for Scotland. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £3.5 million. Interested suppliers should note that the framework agreement is expected to be tendered in July 2022 and will encompass multiple primary care locations across all Health Board regions in Scotland, including rural and island areas. The service is set to be implemented as a phased rollout over four years, concluding by the end of the 2026/27 financial year.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare and assistive technology sectors to expand their business. Companies that manufacture or supply low vision aids, including UV filters, magnifiers, and electronic devices, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. With an anticipated patient assessment increase of 20,000 individuals in the final year, businesses that can deliver innovative and effective solutions for low vision can position themselves strategically within this growing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Vision Aids

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to alert interested suppliers of the commencement of a new procurement for Low Vision Aids to support the National Low Vision Service for Scotland. The framework agreement will be tendered in July 2022 and will cover the supply to multiple primary care locations within all geographical Health Board regions, including rural and island locations. The Service will be implemented as a phased rollout over 4 years. Although this list may be subject to change it is anticipated that the types of aid required will include, but not be restricted to: UV filters, Hand-held, Pocket and Stand Magnifiers, Monoculars, Spectacle Mounted Kits, Task Lamps, Vision Charts, Electronic Magnifiers and Non-optical aids.

Lot Information

General Low Vision Aids

The supply of a range of low vision aids. A full list of the aids required will be provided within the tender documents but is expected that the supply of a wheeled carry case to support the secure transportation of a subset of aids necessary to conduct assessments within a domiciliary setting will also be required.

Low Vision Test Charts

A full list of charts will be provided with the tender documents. While subject to change, it is anticipated that the following test charts will be required: 4M ETDRS LogMAR distance visual acuity chart, Bailey-Lovie NV chart, Pelli-Robson contrast sensitivity chart, McClure Reading test type, LogMAR Kay Picture test Linear crowded book.

Electronic/Digital Magnifiers

The supply of electronic/digital magnifiers. The requirement for this Lot will be confirmed within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000694516
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450068
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38624000 - Optical aids

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Sharon Muir
Contact Email
sharon.muir@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 07855137179

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450068
    Low Vision Aids - The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to alert interested suppliers of the commencement of a new procurement for Low Vision Aids to support the National Low Vision Service for Scotland. The framework agreement will be tendered in July 2022 and will cover the supply to multiple primary care locations within all geographical Health Board regions, including rural and island locations. The Service will be implemented as a phased rollout over 4 years. Although this list may be subject to change it is anticipated that the types of aid required will include, but not be restricted to: UV filters, Hand-held, Pocket and Stand Magnifiers, Monoculars, Spectacle Mounted Kits, Task Lamps, Vision Charts, Electronic Magnifiers and Non-optical aids.

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